President Jacob Zuma will tonight, 31 July 2017, address the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Agribusiness Transformation Conference Gala Dinner at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, in Boksburg.
The AFASA Agribusiness Transformation Conference seeks to bring together champions of the agribusiness sector to review attempts of transformation in the sector and reflect on investment strategies to advance inclusive and competitive agri-industry. The three-day conference will also showcase efforts made to promote commercial black farmers and entrepreneurs within the sector. Agriculture and agro-processing remain top priority in the government’s Nine-Point Plan.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Monday, 31 July 2017
Time: 18h00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg
Members of the media should send their names and ID/Passport numbers to Mr Peter Mashala on 084 484 4049 or peterm@agrimediasa.org or communications@afasa.org.za and Hlomani Baloyi on 083 276 1295 or hlomanibaloyi@gmail.com. Members of the media are also requested to present their valid press cards at the point of entry to access the venue.
Enquiries:
Dr Bongani Ngqulunga
Cell: 082 308 9373
E-mail: bongani@presidency.gov.za
