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Media Alert: Minister Winde Invites Tech Entrepreneurs to Meet at Bandwidth Barn

7 October 2013

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will be meeting tech entrepreneurs to discuss their business ideas at the Bandwidth Barn this week.

Minister Winde will be working from the Bandwidth Barn on Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October 2013. He has issued an open call to ICT entrepreneurs to visit the Barn to meet with him.

“I’m inviting all ICT entrepreneurs to come and see me. I would like to discuss their ideas and see how the Western Cape Government can assist them. Small businesses are a key job creator and it is important that we give them the support they need to make a meaningful contribution to our economy.”

On Wednesday, Minister Winde will host a media briefing on the future plans for the Western Cape’s ICT sector. Over R50 million will be allocated to developing the industry over the next three years.

Date: Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Venue: Block B, third floor, Woodstock Exchange, Albert Road, Woodstock

Media Enquiries: 
Bronwynne Jooste
Spokesperson for Minister Alan Winde
Tel: 021 483 3550
Cell: 082 454 4365