BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West premier Supra Mahumapelo arrived back from South Korea. Mahumapelo was on a trip to explore the tripartite cooperation on agriculture, motion animation and aeronautics between the North West University, Hanseo University, and the North West Provincial government.

Provincial acting spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said the trip was also intended to study the South Korean model of food production with a view to expanding the existing Lokaleng project. Setswambung said the increase in food security prospects in the area as well as the discussing of the possible areas to collaborate and establish a principle agreement for the signing that will take place in February next year.

“I am satisfied that this trip was successful and will go a long way in contributing positively in our efforts to grow the economy of the province through agriculture, which constitutes a significant backbone of the economy of the province.” Mahumapelo said.

He also announced that the details of the trip will be released as soon as he has briefed the Provincial Legislature.

-TDN

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