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Mpumalanga Government hands-over a
Government-funded to a Donkerhoek Co-operative |
Mpumalanga celebrates twin treasures of nature
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Climate and Water Wise Schools Awarded |
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Donkerhoek – The 22 Member
Water Bottling Co-operative in Donkerhoek in the Mkhondo
Local Municipality are the beneficiaries of a
government-funded fully equipped state-of-the-art
Plant to the tune of R9, 9 million.
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She was speaking at the celebration of Wetlands and
Grasslands Day at the Delmas Environmental Centre. She
described Wetlands and Grasslands as the Provincial twin
treasures of nature.
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Pilgrim's Rest – On 18 March 2014 the
red carpet was rolled out for top achieving schools in the Mpumalanga
Climate Change and Water Programmes.
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Lilizela Tourism Awards |
MEC Phosa Appeals to
Students to Take Education
Seriously |
Mpumalanga to establish the
Liqour Authority - MEC Phosa! |
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The Mpumalanga tourism
industry gathered at the
Orange Restaurant on 26
August 2013 to celebrate the
inaugural provincial
Lilizela Tourism Awards..(read
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MEC for Economic Deve lopment
, Environment and Tourism,
Mrs. Pinky Phosa has urged
matric students in the
Pixley Ka Isaka Seme local
municipality to improve last
year matric results from 77
.46% to 100 % pass rate in
this academic year.(read
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MEC for the dedet, Mrs YN
''Pinky'' Phosa has urged
the liquor board members to
pave the way for the
province to win the war
against those liquor outlets
who sell alcohol to children
under the age of 18, to
those who do not want to
adhere to trading hours and
those who sell alcohol to
school children.(read
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MEC urges the Province to
take a Sho’t Left |
MEC Phosa Urges Liquor
Outlets to Comply with Liquor
Legislation |
MEC Phosa celebrates
Mandela Day with the sick! |
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The Department of Economic
Development, Environment and
Tourism officially launched
the Provincial Tourism Month
under the theme “Tourism and
Water, protecting our common
future”(read
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MEC
for Economic Development,
Environment and Tourism, Mrs
Pinky Phosa has called on all
liquor outlets in the province
to comply with liquor
legislation(read
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As the
world continues to pray for the
ailing former President, Mr
Nelson Mandela, who is in
hospital for a recurring lung
infection, his 95th birthday
presented yet another
opportunity for people from all
walks of life to honour him by
dedicating their quality time
(67 minutes) to serve the
indigent.
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Furnished Houses Donated as
part of Mandela Day
Celebrations! |
Tourism is Mpumalanga's Gemstone – MEC Phosa
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Mpumalanga Commemorates Human Rights Day |
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Vukuzakhe – MEC “Pinky”
Phosa rescued five orphans
who were staying in a
dilapidated shack when she
donated a fully furnished
house during Mandela Day
celebrations.(read
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MEC Mrs YN 'Pinky' Phosa says Mpumalanga, as South Africa's tourist destination of choice, has much potential to improve its domestic standing given its diverse offering from cultural experiences and breathtaking scenery. She said this after the official opening of the 2013 Tourism Indaba held at the ICC in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
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MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mrs Pinky Phosa and the MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mrs Sibongile Manana, brought tears of joy to three elderly women of Sinqobile Village in Daggakraal near Volkrust. Both MEC’s presented blankets and garden tools to the women on Human Rights Day, 21 March 2013.
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BRICS will cement SA’s
position into international
countries – MEC Phosa |
Entrepreneurs must benefit from CRDP
Projects – MEC Phosa |
Bio-fuel Workshop to pave the way for job creation in the Province |
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Nelspruit –As the
country prepares to host the
world of leading emerging
economic countries in the world,
BRICS (Brazil, Russia India
China and South Africa) in
Durban from 26 – 27 March 2013,
the Mpumalanga provincial
government in conjunction with
the Department of International
Relations hosted the BRICS road
show at Ehlanzeni District in
Nelspruit. (read
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Entrepreneurs must benefit from CRDP Projects – MEC Phosa The
Department will work closely with municipalities to identify further economic
opportunities that can assist in responding to the challenges of unemployment,
poverty and under development.
Speaking at the premises of Siyabuswa Industrial Park which are owned by
Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), MEC Pinky Phosa said,
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As part of strengthening relationship between government and the private sector to ensure that Bio-Energy contributes towards job creation in the province, the Bio-Energy Cluster Committee held its first consultative workshop at Destiny Lodge outside Nelspruit.
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New MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism |
Mpumalanga crown business minded entrepreneur |
MEC Mokoena donates school
shoes to needy learners |
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of what she termed ‘team dedet,’
MEC Phosa said “no one is an
island. I am ready to learn, and
would rely on your wisdom and
experience to realise my vision
for this Department
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The Department
recognised business minded
entrepreneurs during the
Provincial leg of the Business
Launch Pad Competition held at
Bundu Inn on 31 August 2012.
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Hazyview- Two
hundred destitute learners in
Mpumalanga will be wearing new
school shoes. This was made
possible by MEC Norman Mokoena
and Old Mutual, who opened their
hearts and donated 200 pairs of
school shoes to learners of
Puledi Secondary School, Green
Valley Primary School and
Phatsadi Primary School in
Bushbugridge outside Hazyview.
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Tourism Awareness Day |
Policy and Budget Speech
(2012-2013) Presented by MEC Mr
Norman Mokoena, to the
Mpumalanga Provincial
Legislature |
We will green Mpumalanga - Mokoena
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“Domestic tourism encourages
responsible tourism,” said MEC
Norman Mokoena, speaking during
the Tourism Awareness Day event
held at Elangeni Lodge outside
Malelane.
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Our provincial
economy has equally demonstrated
unprecedented resilience by
creating a total 47 000 jobs in
2011. In the main these jobs
were created in the following
sectors in mining 19 000, in
private households 15 000, in
transport 5 000, in construction
4000, the balance is split
amongst the other sectors.
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An agricultural Co-operative’s efforts have been praised by the Department when it donated 50 baobab trees to the Department. (read more...) |
| MEC Mokoena urges Mpumalanga to grasp opportunities in the green economy |
Mokoena Urges Tourism Product Owners to Register Their Product with the South Africa Garding Council |
Anglo American Opens R4. 2 Billion Coal Mine in Mpumalanga
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The MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Norman Mokoena says now is the right time for Mpumalanga and South Africa to grasp the opportunities in the green economy when he tabled the Departmental Policy and Budget for the 2012-2013 financial year. (read more...) |
In an effort to be in line with Brand South Africa Products, the Department and Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has urged tourism product owners to register their businesses with the South Africa Grading Council, during the annual roadshow of the Grading Council of South Africa in White River. (read more...) |
The official opening of the Anglo Coal Mining Company, Zibulo will leave a legacy for the people of this province that they would be proud of because mining has a life span of 20 years. (read more...)
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| MEC Mokoena continues consultations with the stakeholders on the proposed MEGDP
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MEC Mokoena's adopted schools shine during matric 2011 |
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The number of consultations conducted so far, with respect to the proposed Mpumalanga Economic Growth and Development Path (MEGDP), clearly indicates yet another vigorous effort by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and tourism to respond to the call made by the President of the country, that of “Job Creation”. (read more...)
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Kabokweni - The MEC for Economic Development Environment and Tourism, Mr Norman Mokoena has urged community members, teachers, parents, students, church leaders and private sector to work closely with government to bring back the culture of learning around the schools in the province. (read more...) |
As a build up to the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17 Conference on Climate Change), Mpumalanga Province held a high profile climate change summit at Ehlanzeni District Municipality office complex in Nelspruit, from 06 – 07 October 2011. (read more...) |
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MEC Mokoena Donates a House During Women's Month |
Mokoena Meets the International Marketing Council |
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The New Growth Path seeks to provide bold, imaginative and effective strategies to create the millions of new jobs South Africa needs. It also lay out a dynamic vision for how we can collectively achieve a more developed, democratic, cohesive and equitable economy and society over the medium term, in the context of sustained growth (read more...)
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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...)
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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
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| Kusile Power Station will Create Job Opportunities for Mpumalanga |
Basele
Sewing Co-Ooperative Celebrated
Mandela Day with a Big Smile |
Policy and Budget Speech |
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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...)
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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...)
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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...) |
MEC Adopted School Circuit Shines at Awards
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Major Mpumalanga Investment Projects Attract Potential Investors
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Indonesia Business Meeting |
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| 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...)
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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.
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| Environment Gets International Recognition |
Mpumalanga’s “Endangered” Wetlands get a Helping Hand |
Contract lifts Mpumalanga tourism
sky up |
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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).”
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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.
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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.
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| Mpumalanga consumer court members get down to business |
Tourism Industry “a gold mine
that never dries up!” |
Entrepreneurs rewarded |
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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.
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Speaking at an informal gathering
with tourism graduates, MEC Jabu
Mahlangu said the “Tourism Industry
is a Gold mine that never dries up”.
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The Department with its partners in
SMME development, congratulated the
Youth entrepreneurs at the 2009
MpumalangaYouth Entrepreneurs award
ceremony on the 1st October 2009.
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Economic
growth rests on how much officials
contribute - MEC Mahlangu
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Schools Shine during BMW Awards |
MTPA-Comair Airlift Strategy- A
major milestone for tourism
in Mpumalanga |
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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.
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The BMW SEED programme is aimed at
recognising schools
that are creating environmental
awareness, and promoting
environmental issues in schools.
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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...)
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| 2010 FIFA Wold Cup will provide
opportunities for Mpumalanga | Government is committed to
create business opportunities for
the people
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Mpumalanga Economic Growth & Development Path |
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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...) |
The unemployment rate in Mpumalanga was 25.5 per cent at the end of the third quarter 2009 and increased to 28.4 per cent at the end of the third quarter 2010. This was higher than the nationalaverage, which was recorded at 25.3 per cent at the end of the third quarter 2010. Mpumalanga, recorded the second highest unemployment rate among the nine provinces after Free State (29.5 per cent). The province contributed some 8.0 per cent to the national number of unemployed. (read
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