The City of Matlosana in collaboration with Thikho Events and Mbuso Management Solutions (MMS) held a presentation meeting at Rio Hotel and Casino, Klerksdorp on Tuesday, 17 January 2023 for the build up of a three day celebration taking place in Klerksdorp during Africa Month, May 2023.
Dignitaries who attended the meeting was the Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Cllr James Tsolela, Provincial District Development Model (DDM) Champions, MEC for Safety and Transport Management, Hon Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon Desbo Mohono, the Executive Mayor of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, Cllr Nikiwe Num, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), the City of Matlosana Municipal Manager, Ms Lesego Seametso, the City’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ms Mercy Phetla, Local Business Chamber and municipal officials.
The objective of the meeting was for the discussions on the concept of the big upcoming event of Africa Day, a cultural activity which will be held for three days from Thursday, 25 May until Saturday, 27 May 2023 in the City of Matlosana under the theme: “Opportunities in challenging times’’.
The City will host approximately 15 to 20 ambassadors from various countries to provide practical leads on how to tackle the market and most importantly provide a platform for Austrian and African companies to connect. During Africa Day, opportunities will be awarded for local business people, temporary job opportunities and create networking platform.