Lamps and lightbulbs and lamp components

The market for lamps and lightbulbs in KwaZulu Natal is relatively small, with a total spend of about R307,000. This market is not growing, as it has shown zero year-over-year growth, which might indicate a challenging environment for new entrants. You'll be competing with only a handful of suppliers, specifically three, which could be a favourable situation if you can offer something unique. The Department of Trade and Industry's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment programme is also relevant here, with about 75% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses, so having a strong black ownership component could be beneficial. If I were you, I'd focus on building a strong black ownership structure and exploring how to partner with or supply to the two departments that are already active in this space.