The Model

About Us

Makoya combines secure off-grid stores with hands-on training hubs to empower local entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cape.
A modern retail display features various packaged goods arranged neatly on black shelves. There are bottles, wrapped boxes, and jars, along with decorative elements like pampas grass. The lighting highlights the products, adding a sophisticated and minimalistic vibe.
A street vendor setup with plastic bags filled with various grains and snacks displayed on a table covered with a vibrant orange cloth. The table is part of a cart with visible bicycle wheels, parked on a street in front of a closed shop shutter. The scene captures an urban marketplace atmosphere.

Our Services

A large shipping container is placed in an empty parking lot. In the background, there is a building with a sign reading 'Planet Fitness' and a few trees. The sky is cloudy with a mix of gray and blue tones.
Store-in-a-box: essentials retail with gas, water, and reliable stock management.
A rural setting with a thatched-roof hut and a solar panel in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and hills. A woman and a child are seen interacting, while another person stands near the hut, engaging in daily chores under a clear blue sky.
Hub-in-a-box: entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and device access for community growth.
A modern, well-lit retail space with sleek white display counters and shelves. The ceiling features contemporary lighting fixtures, and the space incorporates wood and stone accents. Products are neatly arranged on the shelves, and promotional signs are visible.
Hub-in-a-box: entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and device access for community growth.

Pilot Launch

Our first secure off-grid store-in-a-box set up in Mthatha, delivering essentials with seamless gas and water supply.
A small mobile store van parked on a concrete surface near a body of water, possibly a sea or ocean. The van has its side panel open, displaying a variety of drinks and snacks arranged in a neat, organized fashion. The background features a clear sky with some clouds and distant mountains across the water. There is also a small red and yellow container next to the van.

Training Hub

The mentorship hub operates alongside the store, offering entrepreneurship training and devices to empower local cohorts.
A storefront of a high-end watch brand featuring the name Hublot in bold letters on a sleek, dark facade. Two people are walking on the sidewalk, with one carrying an orange shopping bag and the other a beige handbag. The entrance to the store is illuminated, showcasing a modern and luxurious interior.

Impact Proof

Tracking outcomes rigorously to demonstrate economic viability, job creation, and mentorship success for future scaling.
A visualization of a data storage system featuring a main server unit connected to a series of cylindrical storage units. The server has multiple horizontal rows, each with indicators. The background is black, providing a strong contrast to the metallic and green tones of the server and storage units.

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Gallery

Snapshots revealing Makoya’s off-grid stores and vibrant mentorship hubs.

Three electronic devices, likely solar charge controllers, are placed on a black folding table. They are rectangular with a gray outer casing and various green and orange indicators on top. The background is a blur of greenery, indicating an outdoor setting.
A group of five men interact near a large shipping container labeled with 'CHINA', which is parked on a busy urban street. One man, standing inside the container, is waving or signaling. Red lanterns hang from the wires above the street, while various urban elements such as a partially visible shop sign and closed storefronts are in the background.
A boutique storefront with glass windows and doors, featuring a wooden frame. Inside, clothing items are displayed on racks, and a woven lampshade hangs from the ceiling. A potted plant is placed near the entrance, adding a touch of greenery. The exterior design includes a thatched awning.
A bustling shopping mall entrance with people walking around. The architecture features a large glass facade and several brand logos, including Jack & Jones, Lifestyle, and others. Decorative elements like artificial trees and flowers add a festive touch. Cars are parked nearby, contributing to a dynamic urban scene.