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to ensure that DUT graduates leave the University with skills other than the theory they have learnt in the classroom.
“The key point is that after you nish your degree, what is it that you can do in order to contribute to the local economy and to your own well-being? This is about creating sustainable livelihoods not just for the students but for the communities where we nd ourselves.The cucumbers are already being delivered to the shops. Those who want to buy from the Agri-Hub are welcome. I urge people to please support our students as all the proceedings go back to re-investing in the project,” said Prof Moyo.
A nursery has also been provided to grow a high demand of cabbage, onion, carrot, garlic and spinach seeds that will be sold to staff and nearby markets. The Midlands Entrepreneurship Centre and Student Desk has further recruited 15 students with an interest
in the agricultural eld to use the space for practical learning and for growing their skills. Additional training will be provided in collaboration with ADA and EDTEA who will be signing the MoU at the launch.
The Centre is also determined that their partnership and collaborations will assist their studentpreneurs to build businesses that will thrive and build an enduring legacy once they exit into the external market upon the completion of training.
The Agri-Hub is a step towards encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurship in the agricultural space and assist those who have existing businesses with practical training.
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The key point is that after you nish your degree, what is it that you can do in order to contribute to the local economy and to your own well-being? This is about creating sustainable livelihoods not just for the students but for the communities where we nd ourselves. – Prof Sibusiso Moyo
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