Kruger National Park calling on local business to help boost job creation Posted by David Henning on 17 September 2021 Kruger National Park was hard hit by the pandemic, normally one of the most visited parks in Africa. According to Business Insider, the national park is surrounded by almost two million people who rely on it for employment, 75% of which are the youth. In an effort to boost surrounding small businesses, the park is looking to procure services from local businesses to boost job creation. Forming part of the Rural Economic Revival programme, the park will also call on small businesses within construction, building infrastructure, IT, supply and other businesses relevant to the park. Ika Phaahla, spokesperson for SANParks commented that land is something they don’t have and ‘we have restrictions on what we can do in the park.’ This creates opportunities for nearby businesses to earn income through their outdoor activities which the national park cannot offer tourists. ‘For instance, we can’t put in a zip-line in the park. If they have land on which they can do that, we can develop that product together and assist them where we can,’ Said Phaahla In the coming weeks, the Managing Executive of the Kruger National Park Gareth Coleman will embark on a roadshow to interact with stakeholders. The team will then provide information on the requirements needed for the small businesses to qualify. Picture: Getaway Gallery ALSO READ IUCN launches Covid-19 Tourism Package to boost recovery Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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