SOUTHERN-AFRICAN GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY PRESENTATION WORKSHOP
Ministry of Mining in collaboration with Southern-African German Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a one day presentation workshop on the 3rd June 2021 at Manthabiseng Convention Centre. This is part of a larger venture by the SAGCCI to engage with the Government Ministries through its Competence Centre for Mineral Resources, Sourcing and training.
Speaking at this workshop Minister of Mining Honorable Serialong Qoo said that it is the ministry’s earnest desire to deepen the relationship with their partners and keep working for the advancement of the world and development of respective countries. He said it is with this view that they shall be looking to collaborate closely with the SA German Chamber and hope they will be able to assist the government in the development of the mining sector and the economy at large.
He further indicated that mining is among the chief contributors to the economy and for job creation, and the sector presents potential opportunities for other sectors of economy such as manufacturing. The sector also has the potential to boost growth and business for other sectors to directly supply goods and services in the mining industry, especially when the Government is paving way for development of trade and commerce through provision of necessary infrastructure such as Special Economic Zone. Indeed, mining is viewed as the apex of economic growth in the country if fully developed.
This is what the Honourable Minister of Mining had to say in that regard, “I am proud to say that Lesotho provides ample opportunities for trade and commerce, with potential for direct and partnered supply of goods and services in the mining sector, as well as possibilities for manufacturing. The government is hard at work providing infrastructure with the development of a Special Economic Zone in Butha-Buthe. Apart from the potential investments in the mining sector, especially in the downstream value-addition activities such as cutting and polishing, and jewellery manufacturing, this presents another opportunity of government-led investment initiative am glad to say we look forward to a very long and fruitful partnership and friendship”.
This workshop was comprised of Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Small Business Cooperatives and Marketing, Ministry of Development Planning and LNDC.