Economic Development and Planning

To promote the growth and development of the Agricultural sectors
To strengthen support for emerging livestock farmers and crop producers
Promote the development of agri-business and optimum use of available agri- processing opportunities
Improve the training and capacity building for agricultural and agri- processing development
To promote tourism sector growth and expansion
To support provincial initiatives in order to increase local and international tourists
To promote the development of tourism facilities and other associated facilities so as to increase interest among potential tourists
To promote SMMEs development in Matatiele and its surrounding localities
To contribute to the development and commercialization of forestry sector by assisting surrounding local communities of Matatiele with information on afforestation programme
To promote growth of manufacturing , mining in Matatiele
To review Matatiele LED Strategy yearly
To invest in agricultural skills and other skills associated with SMME & cooperative development such as manufacturing, processing, art craft etc.

Telephone No.: 039 737 8117/8113