Four-way race opens for 300MW contract
Friday, July 16, 2021 | 910 Views |
The 300MW tender first floated in 2013, represents the only government-backed fossil fuel procurement in the 20-year Integrated Resource Plan prepared by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security. The balance of projects in the plan is from sustainable sources.
“There is a 300MW tender that has been given out and we believe the companies shortlisted will prove successful at it,” Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security minister, Lefoko Moagi told a televised briefing on Monday. “The four companies are already advanced and we are yet to see which one will be selected. “The power station will be built next to the mine.”
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...