Single Mother Opens her Enterprise and Aims Higher

Single Mother On it. Opens her Enterprise and Aims Higher

Edith Ndebele, a single mother and the director of TebuTebu Enterprises, has turned her fortunes around with the production of peanut butter and detergents. The company, located at the former Dubois Magedlela garage in Rankin, prides itself on packaging and selling high-quality peanut butter to its clients. TebuTebu Enterprises also provides services to clients who bring their own groundnuts.

The journey to success was not an easy one as Edith faced various challenges, especially financial constraints to support her family. However, with the help of the World Food Programme (WFP) and DanChurchAid, who used funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Edith received starter kits for groundnuts and containers, which propelled the growth of TebuTebu Enterprises.

DanChurchAid

“I was helped by WFP and DanChurchAid through funding from SDC. They also provided training for business management, which helped me grow my enterprise,” said Edith.

Furthermore, with her hard work and dedication, Edith’s enterprise grew substantially, and she was able to employ one person. TebuTebu Enterprises now produces peanut butter in various sizes, including 375ml, 1litre, 2litres, 5litres up to 10 litres, and packages its products to ensure customers receive clean and quality peanut butter.

“I select my groundnuts to ensure good quality peanut butter, and I take my time to roast the groundnuts to maintain a gold and brown colour. Waste is reserved for piggery feed,” said Edith.

Edith named her enterprise after her last born son, Teboho, and aspires to expand and export her peanut butter to other countries. “I want to be certified by the Standard Association of Zimbabwe and export to other countries,” said Edith.

Moreover, TebuTebu Enterprises has also ventured into producing detergents. Edith’s diligence, combined with the increasing demand for healthy food, has enabled her to turn her fortunes around and support her family.

Grabbed the Opportunity

“I realised that peanut butter is healthy food, and I heard many people saying they no longer want cooking oil, especially the ones with BP, and I grabbed the opportunity,” said Edith.

Lastly, Edith’s story is an inspiration to many women who face similar challenges in starting their businesses. Her resilience and hard work have enabled her to turn her fortunes around and create employment opportunities for others. “From a single mother struggling to survive just after COVID 19 in 2021, I am now a director of a promising enterprise and an employer in my own right,” said Edith.