The section’s mandate is to economically empower Veterans of the Liberation Struggle.
- Funding Self-help projects for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Disburse loans to individual and group projects of veterans
Loan facilities with financial institutions to fund Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Ensuring uptake of Government funded programmes by Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
- Developing Project Proposals
Refining project ideas
Project viability assessments
Project proposal development
Project appraisal
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects
Monitoring progress and development of projects through site visits
Liaising with local Agricultural extension officers to provide extension services to Veterans of the Liberation Struggle’s agricultural projects.
- Organising Shows and Exhibitions
Facilitate the Department’s participation in National programs (Independence Celebrations, Heroes and ZDF Day)
Mobilizing Veterans of the Liberation Struggle participants to national events
Organising and mobilising participants for meetings and programs for the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle sanctioned by the Government.
- Training of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Provide training in business competences for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle.
Business skills needs assessment
Workshops and seminars facilitated by experts in various fields of business
- Creating Business linkages for the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Identify business opportunities for the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Facilitate uptake of business opportunities by the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Facilitate investment into Veterans of the Liberation Struggle projects through partnerships and joint ventures
- Facilitating Veterans of the Liberation Struggle benefited from the 20% quota policy
Monitor compliance with the 20% quota for the VLS in Government Ministries, Parastatals and other State institutions
Facilitate land allocation for the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle