12 September 2006
Women in North West have always been encouraged to participate in businesses
to help empower themselves through collective efforts, resources and
skills.
On Friday, 15 September 2006, in Rustenburg one of the city's biggest
shopping malls will be a hive of activity. Hundreds of women from around the
province will witness the launch of a women's co-operative, Bothakga jwa Bomme.
This glass business entity is a project initiated to empower women in the
second economy. It will contribute to the sustainability of women involved in
this co-operative.
Since her tenure as MEC for Economic Development and Tourism during the late
90s, now currently leader of the province, Premier Edna Molewa has passionately
encouraged women to participate and be active in the country's economy.
Molewa said the North West government has been pioneering in terms of the
support and development of co-operatives in their various forms. She said the
pioneering role has been illustrated by events such as small, medium and
micro-enterprise (SMME) Summit, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
conference, Provincial Growth and Development Summit, co-operative summit held
in the past.
Training on how to manufacture glasses for targeted markets has been
planned. South African National Non-Government Organisation Coalition (SANGOCO)
North West in partnership with Green Glass, an organisation that produces green
glass by hand and working from mobile containers will provide training for the
women.
The launch is in partnership with government's private partners, some
foreign embassies, prospective buyers of the co-operative's finished products
and non- governmental organisations.
Media is invited to attend the launch.
Bothakga jwa bomme launch
Friday, 15 September 2006
Programme
12h30 â 13h00: Arrival of VIPs and briefing - Rustenburg Municipality
13h00 â 14h00: Lunch at Rustenburg Municipality
14h00 â 14h10: Opening prayer
14h10 â 14h20: Opening and welcome â Executive Mayor Wolmarans
14h20 â 14h30: Introduction of guests
14h30 â 14h40: Background of the project
14h40 â 15h00: Speech Xtrata
15h00 â 15h30: Keynote address â Hon Premier
15h30 â 15h40: Vote of thanks â Hon Mayor Motsepe
15h40 â 16h30: Viewing of exhibitions and photo shoot
Enquiries:
Cornelius Monama
Spokesperson - North West Provincial Government
Tel: (018) 387 3456
Cell: 082 578 4063
Russel Mamabolo
Manager - Media Relations
Tel: (018) 387 3103
Cell: 082 900 6610
Issued by: North West Provincial Government
12 September 2006
