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| Mpumalanga and Maputo to sign new pact 21 April 2008 Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla will sign a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maputo Governor S Exa Telmina Pereira as part of ongoing efforts aimed at advancing geo-political and economic objectives of new partnership for Africa's development (Nepad). The original MoU between the two provinces was signed in 2001 in pursuit of the General Agreement entered into between South Africa and Mozambique. The primary focus of the pact will be on, creating institutions, and maximising investments opportunities arising out of the flagship Maputo Development Corridor that links Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Maputo province and the Mozambican harbour. The flagship project aims to position the corridor as an attractive route for trade and export promotion. Other new areas of co-operation will include tourism, agriculture, local government and 2010 World Cup. The Mozambican delegation is expected in the province on 22 April 2008 and will be visiting the Matsamo Cultural Village and the Samora Machel crash site in Mbuzini. On the second day (23 April 2008), the delegation will tour the 2010 Mbombela stadium and proceed to sign the renewed MoU at the provincial government complex. A media photo opportunity and a question and answer session will be held immediately after the signing of the MoU. Date: 23 April 2008 For transport, confirmations and other logistics, contact: Pompi Thobakgale Ntime Skhosana
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