Sun City – In a landmark stakeholder engagement meeting held today at Sun City, North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and MEC for Finance Kenetswe Mosenogi addressed key representatives from the three major banks ahead of the official launch of the North West Development Fund. The meeting, graced by MEC for Cooperative Governance Oageng Molapisi, marked a significant milestone in the province’s journey towards inclusive economic growth and transformation. In his remarks, Premier Lazarus Mokgosi described the fund as “a transformative chapter in the story of our beloved North West Province.” He noted that the establishment of the North West Development Fund is not merely a policy initiative,…

Mahikeng — The North West MEC for Finance Kenetswe Mosenogi, has reiterated the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to restoring the financial health and service delivery capacity of municipalities across the province. Speaking during a series of engagements with the Provincial Executive Representatives (PERs) deployed to distressed municipalities, MEC Mosenogi emphasized the critical importance of implementing Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs) as guided by National Treasury. The affected municipalities include Naledi, Mamusa, Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, Ditsobotla, Ramotshere Moilwa, Tswaing, Kgetlengrivier, Madibeng, Maquassi Hills, and the City of Matlosana. “The restoration of the dignity of the North West Province depends on your commitment to assisting municipalities to implement…

The North West Provincial Treasury has successfully concluded its 2025 strategic planning session, reinforcing its commitment to driving economic growth, strengthening financial governance, and ensuring the effective use of provincial resources. The session emphasized aligning departmental strategies with national and provincial priorities, including the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and the Provincial Development Plan. A key focus was addressing unmet commitments from previous financial years by integrating them into the current planning cycle. This ensures continuity and accountability in delivering on critical initiatives. The session also explored measures to correct skewed government expenditure, directing resources toward programs that directly benefit citizens and combat the province’s persistent challenges…

Mahikeng, 19 March 2025 – The North West Provincial Government, under the leadership of MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi, tabled the 2025/26 Provincial Budget Speech, outlining a comprehensive plan to address the socio-economic challenges facing the province. The budget, totaling R55.740 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, is designed to drive inclusive growth, create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve service delivery across the province Key Highlights of the 2025/26 Budget includes: Economic Growth and Job Creation: The budget prioritizes economic revitalization, with a focus on reducing the province’s high unemployment rate, which currently stands at 41.3%. Through partnerships with the Department of Labour, the province aims to create over…

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