intimate gatherings and large-scale events, as well as audio-visual equipment - the new J&B Hive space has been curated to equip the next generation of creative entrepreneurs with the resources they need to take their businesses to the next level.
A media showcase on Wednesday, 18th of September was underpinned by a panel discussion kicking off the reveal, with renowned activist and entrepreneur, Busisiwe Mkhumbuzi. She led a powerful exchange on the current climate of the small businesses in South Africa and how we pull together to mitigate the situation in a tangible way. The panellists included J&B Hive Director Sibongile Musundwa, and J&B Hive members Tebz Ntuli, Co-founder of Old School Coffee Co, Neo Mahlangu of Neo Mahlangu Studio and Itumeleng Montso, founder of Montso Solutions.
“Over the past 5 years the J&B Hive has worked hard to create a space for budding creative entrepreneurs, so that we provide them with an opportunity to accelerate their businesses from the early phase into the mainstream economy” explained Nana Akua Twerefoo, J&B Whisky Senior Brand Manager. Nana further stated that “The J&B Hive is responding to the need to incubate young talent and businesses in a high-tech, fresh and vibey curated space where creativity can roam free. Given the current economic difficulties faced by small businesses, the J&B Hive continues to be a hub for emerging creative entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate to impact change in South Africa.”