KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli Hands Over Equipment to Youth Owned Nkiyankiya Group
Farmers Magazine | 11.02.2026 19:09
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli has officially handed over working equipment to Nkiyankiya Group, a 100 percent youth owned agricultural enterprise based in the province. The project is led by Mr Simphiwe Mthimkhulu, a qualified agriculture graduate, alongside Mr Unathi Mtimkhulu, who is currently studying Transport and Logistics. At the time of application, Mr Mthimkhulu was 32 years old and is turning 34 this year, reflecting the growing role of young professionals in commercial agriculture. The handover forms part of government efforts to strengthen youth participation in farming and rural economic development. This support positions Nkiyankiya Group to scale its operations and improve productivity in the livestock sector.