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Table B.16: Comparative contribution of local municipalities to the district economy
MUNICIPALITY % GDP CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISTRICT
Ba-Phalaborwa 47.4%
Tzaneen 20.3%
Giyani 16.7%
Letaba 8.9%
Maruleng 6.7%
Source: Global Insight
2.3.2 Economic Sectors
The District LED Strategy identifies the following key economic Sectors for Ba-Phalaborwa
Municipality:
Agriculture;
Mining;
Manufacturing; and
Tourism
a. Mining Sector
Ba-Phalaborwa has the highest concentration of minerals in the Mopani District hence mining is the
largest economic sector in the Municipality and is also the largest employer. The table below shows
mining’s percentage contribution to the municipal GDP and to employment.
Table B.17: Ba-Phalaborwa mining sector’s contribution to municipal GDP and employment
DESCRIPTION % CONTRIBUTION BY MINING SECTOR
District GDP 59.6%
District Employment 45.8%
District Mining Sector Employment 91.2%
Source: Mopani District Economic Data Baseline Study - 2008
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