The aim of the meeting was for local businesses to network and share ideas of growing the economy of the town and the country at large.

Lukas Groenewald was the program director of the event. He gave a brief background on the chamber.

He applauded local schools for outstanding results in the 2019 final exams and also encouraged businesses to continue supporting local schools.

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Tumiso Patji, a forex consultant at Absa Bank in Tzaneen, was one of the new faces at the luncheon.

Patji was recently named the best forex consultant at Absa nationwide. She says she is excited by her achievement.

Companies and individuals in business are urged to join the chamber and to also take part in the nominations of the new management committee.

The networking session was concluded by lunch.

For more information on joining the chamber and nominations, contact Diana Lewis on 083 280 9723 or email admin@tzaneenchamber.org.za.