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