After the storm, Phikwe Show revives the town

Selibe-Phikwe Mayor, Molosiwa
Selibe-Phikwe Mayor, Molosiwa

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Efforts are well underway to revitalise the economy by stakeholders locally.

Local authorities this year revived the trade and exhibition show that was last held 14 years ago. It collapsed due to lack of sponsorship, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in the region and reluctance by the community and stakeholders to participate.

This year, SPEDU and the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council worked together to revive the show. The two stakeholders will also sign a Memorandum of Agreement to work together in all efforts to diversify the town’s economy.

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