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MEC Mokoena Donates a House During Women's Month

Kanyamazane – The dignity of a 81 year old woman who has been staying with eight grandchildren in an dilapidated shack in Entokozweni has been restored by the MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism; Mr Norman Mokoena and Ligwlagwala FM radio personality Gugu Nyarenda when they donated a house to Lomazulu Caith Shongwe. (read more...)
Mokoena Meets the International Marketing Council	Kusile Power Station will Create Job Opportunities for Mpumalanga	Basele Sewing Co-Ooperative Celebrated Mandela Day with a Big Smile

Mbombela – Mpumalanga MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Norman Mokoena says South Africa’s image plays a vital role in attracting investors and tourists to Mpumalanga. MEC Mokoena said this during a stakeholder engagement with the International Marketing Council in Nelspruit on the 2nd August 2011.(read more...)	Emalahleni – The construction of Kusile Power Plant in Mpumalanga will leave a legacy that people of Mpumalanga will be proud of. This was the sentiment expressed by the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Mr Norman Mokoena, when speaking at the official opening of the Kusile Power Station Exhibition at Emalahleni on 07 July 2011. (read more...)	Secunda– Officials from the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism spent 67 minutes of their time during Nelson Mandela International Day Celebration on Monday, 18 July by cleaning Basizeni School in Embalenhle, and also donated an industrial sewing machine to Basele Sewing Co-operative which is run by 5 women involved in the sewing industry.(read more...)
Policy and Budget Speech	MEC Adopted School Circuit Shines at Awards	Mojor Mpumalanga Investment Projects Attract Potential Investors

The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism’s budget of R647 million, 896 thousand for the 2011/2012 financial year was approved by Legislature on Friday June 3 2011 in Nelspruit. (read more...)	The MEC for Economic Development Environment and Tourism, Mr. NM Mokoena awarded 23 schools of the Arthurseat circuit, Bohlabela region for their school performance in 2010. This was done during the MEC‘s Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on the 28 February 2011 at Nazarene Mission Church (Bushbuckridge). (read more...)	A joint initiative between the dedet, MEGA and MTPA with strong support from the national Department of Tourism and a number of other stakeholders saw the successful conclusion of its Tourism and Infrastructure Summit for 2011, on the 22 February held at Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park.” (read more...)
Indonesia Business Meeting	Environment Gets International Recognition	Mpumalanga’s “Endangered” Wetlands get a Helping Hand

An official visit by Ambassador Sjahril Sabaruddin of Indonesia to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government begun a journey that will create a dynamic relationship between the Province and the Archipelago Nation. (read more...)	The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (the dedet) scooped two Awards through the Pre- School Water Project - The Commonwealth International Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) and the National Public Sector Innovation Conference (CPSI).” (read more...)	The dedet has made a public appeal to the community to protect Mpumalanga’s wetlands. This was done during the Provincial Wetlands Celebration held at Chrissiesmeer on the 02nd February 2011. (read more...)
Contract lifts Mpumalanga tourism sky up	Mpumalanga consumer court members get down to business	Tourism Industry “a gold mine that never dries up!”

The province should look forward to increased inflow of leisure tourists following the signing of a tourism airlift contract between Mpumalanga Tourism and Park Agency and Com Air at the Tourism Indaba yesterday. (read more...)	The newly established consumer court will ensure a speedy and reliable process of handling consumer complaints in the province, said the head of consumer protection services. (read more...)	Speaking at an informal gathering with tourism graduates, MEC Jabu Mahlangu said the “Tourism Industry is a Gold mine that never dries up”. (read more...)
Entrepreneurs rewarded	Economic growth rests on how much officials contribute - MEC Mahlangu	Environment Schools Shine during BMW Awards

The Department with its partners in SMME development, congratulated the Youth entrepreneurs at the 2009 MpumalangaYouth Entrepreneurs award ceremony on the 1st October 2009. (read more...)	The officials in the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism must be the “most enthusiastic people around” because the aspirations of the people rest on them”, said MEC Jabu Mahlangu. (read more...)	The BMW SEED programme is aimed at recognising schools that are creating environmental awareness, and promoting environmental issues in schools. (read more...)
MTPA-Comair Airlift Strategy- A major milestone for tourism in Mpumalanga	2010 FIFA Wold Cup will provide opportunities for Mpumalanga	Government is committed to create business opportunities for the people

Twelve months of deliberations and negotiations between Comair Limited and Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency about Mpumalanga having a tourism airlift, has resulted in an agreement which will see Comair Limited flying at least six (6) flights per week into the province. (read more...)	The Mpumalanga provincial government is confident that more jobs will be created in the first quarter of next year due to the 2010 World Cup. (read more...)	Speaking during the public participation week, MEC for the dedet Honourable JL Mahlangu said, “ Government is committed to uplift the economy of the country which will benefit the province and automatically create job opportunities for our people ” (read more...)

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