Dreaming of a smokeless, sparkling Selebi Phikwe

Old smokey: BCL Mine's iconic smelter stack
Old smokey: BCL Mine's iconic smelter stack

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The newly-appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of SPEDU Mokubung Mokubung has promised to hit the ground running as he is inspired to do something for Selebi-Phikwe and its hinterland so that the country can see what the company is really up to.

Interacting with stakeholders in the mining town recently, Mokubung said he is looking into bringing big investments in the area and this will be done in collaboration with other stakeholders.

On his to-do-list is an issue that literally has been smoke in the eyes of Phikwe residents for years: The smoke in the eyes of Phikwe residents!

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