iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu continues to produce innovative entrepreneurs who contribute meaningfully to South Africa's economic development and rural transformation. Mr. Ncedo Ntsabo gained national recognition after winning the Studentpreneur of the Year Award at the EDHE Intervarsity Finals for his agribusiness venture, Qombe Maize.
Through Qombe Maize, Ntsabo has demonstrated how youth-led agricultural enterprises can play a critical role in addressing key socio-economic challenges such as food insecurity, youth unemployment, and underutilization of rural land. His venture is built on strengthening local agricultural value chains, supporting smallholder production systems, and improving access to affordable, locally produced food products.
Beyond production, Qombe Maize is also positioned as a platform for skills development and youth participation in agribusiness, encouraging young people to view agriculture as a viable and profitable career path. Mr Ntsabo's recognition at the EDHE Intervarsity Finals highlights the growing visibility of student entrepreneurship within South African higher education institutions.
His success stands as a powerful example of how iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu nurtures graduates who are not only employable but are also job creators, innovators, and community development leaders.
