North West Parks Board

27/09/2023

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NWPTB Contribution to Heritage Month

The North West Parks and Tourism Board hosted guests from Haiti as part of the Province Tourism Destination Marketing and
Heritage being one leg of the tourism offerings in the country.

The Haiti delegation was hosted at Pilanesberg Bakubung Lodge where they were introduced to the local culture and heritage around the lodge and inside the nature reserve. The group went as far as Mphe Batho Museum for a tour on Bakgatlha History, Mogwase Jewelery Factory, Sun City for shopping and a local Chesa Nyama to experience local cuisine.

The highlight of the tour was the game drive inside Pilanesberg were the majority got to see the Elephant and rhino for the first time.

The trip was a detour to the main event held at the Freedom Park Monument to unveil a pluckard in honour of Haitian Heroes on Heritage Day.

The trip was meant to honour the memory of Heroes and heroins who were exiled to South Africa during their country uprising and for their descendants to remember and know what they stood against.

NWPTB was offered an opportunity to present the province tourism offerings at the host embassy as part of trade exchange aimed at
sourcing American born Haitians to include the province in their future travel plans.

It is hoped that the delegation influencers who include Ms Heritage Global, Haiti Celebrity and the ordained Dr of Haiti Culture and Heritage and the rest of the crew born and bred in the US will spread the word about their experience in the Province.

27/09/2023

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NWPTB Participation at the Junior Chamber International(JCI) Conference held in Sun City

Intra Africa Trade opportunities

The conference programme ended with panel discussions and speakers on how JCI Forum can contribute towards the 2063 Vision for Africa. The vision speaks of " An inclusive economy growth for the citizen of the Africa Continent and near by Africa Regions, wherein individuals and the community at large will forge partnerships to improve their living conditions.

The discussions went as far as the role of government in developing policies that are relevant to the current economy status. Education was highlighted as a cornerstone to creating a self reliant society.

North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) CEO, Ms. Thami Matshego gave a picture of South Africa policy on cross border trade, including business opportunities in nature conservation. Added to Ms. Matshego's presentation was a plea for those in power to support women in reaching their potential in all spheres of governance.

The tourism sector was acknowledged as a catalyst to social cohesion that can be used to improve Intra-Africa trade. The conference called out to the youth to cease opportunities provided by JCI as future business and government leaders.

NWPTB was acknowledged as one of the partners who contributed to the conference success during the closing ceremony attended by Senators and members from 19 Africa States that included regional JCI presidents from Togo, Ghana, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mauritius to mention a few.


JCIconference

22/09/2023

MORE INFORMATION

2023 SUN CITY RESORT
JCI AMESA Conference

JCI Africa and the Middle East Senate Association (AMESA) Summit is an annual event that is aimed at providing a platform for JCI Senators, members, partners, and stakeholders from our region and elsewhere to improve relations, share best practices, and expose business opportunities between our countries.

The summit gives delegates the opportunity to engage on common developmental issues facing our different communities, seek sustainable solutions, and commit to continue being socially responsible leaders that invest in particular to the development of young people.

The event will offer local and international delegates an action-packed program that includes business forums, panel discussions, networking, training workshops, and ceremonies. It will also have opportunities for delegates to experience excellent leisure and unique tourism attractions.

Summit Theme

Inspired by one of JCI values: economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise, the 2023 JCI AMESA Summit will gather under the theme:

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will create the largest free trade area in the world, measured by the number of countries participating. The pact will connect 1.3 billion people across 55 countries with a combined GDP valued at $3.4 trillion. It has the potential to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty by 2035. In order to meaningfully participate in AfCFTA leaders in the different sectors of society need to grasp its dynamics and seek to engage solutions that will bring the programme to the benefit of citizens of the continent.

The summit will invite experts and key stakeholders as part of the program activities to discuss the following objectives aimed at expanding on the theme:

Gain an understanding of the AfCFTA agreement and the opportunities it provides for doing business in the African continent
Engage on opportunities that can drive youth participation in the mainstream economy within Africa and the Middle East
Facilitate exchange of social and economic development opportunities between Africa and the Middle East countries
Promote leadership development of young people for sustainable development of communities in Africa and the Middle East.



AMESA Conference

22/09/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

North West Province Hosts the JCI Conference in Sun City

The Board CEO Ms Thami Matshego is one of the panelists at the 2023 JCI Conference held in Sun City happening today and tomorrow.

The conference is part of the BRICS Africa Business Leaders Senate aimed at improving business opportunities in South Africa and the continent at large.

The summit will engage in different topics such as Reflections on South Africa macroeconomic condition, agricultural policy and the BRICS development programme that underpins the sector.

Ms Matshego will be part of the panel discussion on Business Opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA) deemed to be a gate way to conducting business within South Africa Context.

The CEO will also partake in the panel discussion on Agenda 2063 themed ' The Africa We Want'.

Added to the North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) participation in the conference is the Board intent to showcase the Province as one of the top Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE) venues of note in the country. 💫🌟

Be on the lookout for more updates as the day unfolds!!





Issued by NWPTB PR and Communications
Dinah Olive Rangaka
Cell 084 374 7935

20/09/2023

18/09/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve is opened and still operational following the wildfires experienced yesterday.

Guests and visitors are requested to use Bakubung gate (Ledig)and Bakgatlha gate (Moruleng)until further notice.

Issued by NWPTB Management

12/09/2023

Park Mahala Week has started. Don't be the only one left behind.

Our shareholder tourism safety team is on the ground to ensure our visitors safety in Pilanesberg and other reserves.

There is lots to see, experience, buy and eat.😋😋