By OBAKENG MAJE

North West Premier, Bushy Maape, who is seeking medical treatment in Thailand, paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa in Thailand, Darkey Ephraim Africa. Despite his tight medical programme, Maape made time to visit the South African Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to explore opportunities for the province.

Maape spokesperson, Sello Tati said during the meeting, both Maape and Africa, discussed a wide rage of issues, more specifically the economic challenges of the North West province and its impact on the youth.

“They agreed on the need to identify trade and investment opportunities in Thailand for the province. They further agreed on the need to invite investors from Thailand in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure automotive, renewable energy and tourism.

“On his part, Africa acknowledged Maape’s desire to mobilise trade and investment for his province. He requested the South African Embassy to invite various agencies such as North West Development Corporation (NWDC), the North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) and other business people to Thailand to further explore opportunities in trade and investment following his engagement with Africa,” he said.

Tatai further said Africa and the Political Counsellor, Thobeka Dlamini, assured Maape that, the Embassy will invite the province at the appropriate time for engagement. He added that, Maape accompanied by the Africa also met with Ravi Puri, a prominent businessman in real estate and hospitality to explore other opportunities in real estate.

“Maape will depart Bangkok after completion of his medical engagement,” said Tatai.

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