Special Cabinet committee set up for Phikwe revitalisation
Friday, June 01, 2018
The Minister of Investment Trade and Industry, Bogolo Kenewendo said government will continue to intensify her efforts in revitalising the economy of the SPEDU region to effectively respond to the closure and liquidation of the BCL Mine and emphasised that Selebi-Phikwe remains a priority.
Addressing the full council meeting here this week, Kenewendo said the revitalisation strategy was developed since the inception of SPEDU. Additionally, government has developed attractive incentive packages to direct investments that would help Selebi-Phikwe reach her full economic potential, she declared.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...