North West Dept of Economic Development, Environment Conservation & Tourism

North West Dept of Economic Development, Environment Conservation & Tourism The northern and western parts of the province have many sheep farms and cattle and game ranches.

The mainstay of the economy of North West Province is mining, which generates more than half of the province's gross domestic product and provides jobs for a quarter of its workforce. The chief minerals are gold, mined at Orkney and Klerksdorp; uranium, mined at Klerksdorp; platinum, mined at Rustenburg and Brits; and diamonds, mined at Lichtenburg, Christiana, and Bloemhof. The eastern and southe

rn parts are crop-growing regions that produce maize (corn), sunflowers, to***co, cotton, and citrus fruits. The entertainment and casino complex at Sun City and Lost City also contributes to the provincial economy.

24/06/2026

[WATCH] MEC Bitsa Lenkopane Bitsa in an interview with YOUFM 898 today, outlining priorities of the 2026/27 Departmental Budget Speech. MEC Lenkopane reflects on the state of departmental entities, small business development, informal trading and tourism collaborations for youth empowerment.

Budget Bites- MEC Bitsa Lenkopane outlining small business development priorties for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises...
24/06/2026

Budget Bites- MEC Bitsa Lenkopane outlining small business development priorties for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises in the province, during the tabling of the 2026/27 Departmental Budget Speech.

[IN PICTURES 📸]  MEC Bitsa Lenkopane,  Head of Department Mr Relebohile Mofokane, Senior Management of the Department, f...
24/06/2026

[IN PICTURES 📸] MEC Bitsa Lenkopane, Head of Department Mr Relebohile Mofokane, Senior Management of the Department, field rangers, enforcement officials, key stakeholders and guests attending the Departmental Budget Vote and Policy Speech and stakeholder engagement session.

MEC Lenkopane delivered the speech today at the North West Provincial Legislature with a clear focus on service delivery priorities, actionable deliverables and community empowerment. The engagemnt provided stakeholders and officials an opportinity to reflect on progress and build relations to foster economic growth, tourism development, a climate resilient province and a well regulated business environment.

Budget Bites - MEC Bitsa Lenkopane addressed the reform of entities of the Department, Financial Sustainability and Gove...
24/06/2026

Budget Bites - MEC Bitsa Lenkopane addressed the reform of entities of the Department, Financial Sustainability and Governance Renewal during the Budget Vote and Policy Speech.

[PICTORIAL] MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT, Bitsa Lenkopane, today delivere...
24/06/2026

[PICTORIAL] MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT, Bitsa Lenkopane, today delivered the Departmental Budget Vote and Policy Speech for 2026/27 at the North West Provincial Legislature, highlighting the department’s key achievements for the 2025/26 financial year and outlining priorities and plans for 2026/27.

24/06/2026
DEDECT BUDGET SPEECH 2026/27 1 DAY TO GO ..!!!! 📢 MEC Bitsa Lenkopane is set to table the 2026/27 DEDECT Budget Speech, ...
23/06/2026

DEDECT BUDGET SPEECH 2026/27

1 DAY TO GO ..!!!!

📢 MEC Bitsa Lenkopane is set to table the 2026/27 DEDECT Budget Speech, outlining priority goals for economic growth, environmental stewardship, tourism, and business regulation across the province. Keep watching this space for more updates.

📢 MEC Bitsa Lenkopane will table the 2026/27 DEDECT Budget Speech, setting out key objectives for economic growth, envir...
22/06/2026

📢 MEC Bitsa Lenkopane will table the 2026/27 DEDECT Budget Speech, setting out key objectives for economic growth, environmental management, tourism and business regulations in the province. Stay tuned for updates

🗳️ Voter registration weekendUse the last day today, 21 June 2026 to register or update your details and make your voice...
21/06/2026

🗳️ Voter registration weekend

Use the last day today, 21 June 2026 to register or update your details and make your voice count in the upcoming local government elections.

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