The launch of this exciting business networking initiative took place at the Sanibonani Resort Hotel in Hazyview.

Popular SABC radio station, Munghana Lonene FM’s producer, Xolani Ndlovu, also known as Xolani Wale Khenhuk, and former Mrs South Africa semifinalist and pageant founder, Eulender Nanni, were the masters of ceremonies at the jam-packed event attended by a host of business leaders, up-and-coming entrepreneurs and several community members.

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Wopula (40), also known as Queen T, is the founder of Queen T Group of Companies. The IBC initiative, established and funded by Queen T
Group of Companies, intends to ignite the spark of entrepreneurship that will assist entrepreneurs to create and acquire sustainable wealth to enable them to build and develop communities to positively impact their generation.

“This is to ignite the business spark in you. Through this programme, on a monthly basis, we also intend to bring together movers and shakers to tap into their knowledge to aspire entrepreneurs,” said Wopula.

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Queen T, whose philanthropic work in the community is widely documented, said, “The IBC programme will provide a platform for networking and access to opportunity.”

The launch came a month after she turned 40. During her birthday celebrations, Queen T also visited her former primary school in Bushbuckridge where she donated stationery, sanitary towels, face masks and also pledged to build an administrative building for
the school.

Serial entrepreneur, business coach, talk show host and pastor, Charles Ngobeni, was one of the speakers at the IBC event. Ngobeni, who
owns food outlets, filling stations and accommodations, motivated the attendees. “There’s a champion in each and everyone of you. Allow change or you will be eliminated. Emails have taken over from letters. Education and JSE have now moved to online. So, if you resist change you’ll find it difficult to grow,” he said.

Social entrepreneur and philanthropist, Creseldah Ndlovu, spoke mainly about purpose and passion. The woman famously known as the Mother Teresa of Bushbuckridge said: “Passion gives direction. You need to have passion for what you are doing. Have passion and build your character. Once you work on your purpose, you’ll attract funders. If it happens that your progress delays, do not give up,” she said.
Business people such as Matimba Ngwenya, Curtrice Gladness MkhontoMsiska and the daughter of the prominenet businessman Ruel Khoza, Nkateko Khoza, were among the speakers at the ceremony.

Attendance to the IBC events programme is extended to selected startups and established entrepreneurs.

“Queen T Group of Companies is the sole funder of the IBC programme. The events are free, but to secure an attendance space can be
done through RSVP only,” she said. Famous comedian Promad and awardwinning artist Themba Nyathi entertained the attendees.