BCL went into liquidation on October 9, 2016, a development that threw over 5,000 people on the streets and brought the town’s economy to its knees. Eight years later, the town seems to be on a path towards economic recovery and prosperity. Anchoring this economic revival is the newly launched Selebi Phikwe Citrus (SPC) project.
SPC marked its official harvest last week and has a projected yield of approximately 9,000 tonnes of citrus fruits this year, including lemons, grapes, and oranges. Production is expected to grow annually as the trees gain maturity.
