Keorapetse calls gov't to boost Phikwe economy

Keorapetse PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Keorapetse PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Selebi-Phikwe West Member of Parliament, Dithapelo Keorapetse says government has an opportunity to boost the economy of the former copper nickel-mining town, as there is need to fast-track review of the mandate of SPEDU.

Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) this week, Keorapetse said there is no doubt that BCL was the mainstay of the Selebi-Phikwe economy, and that its closure nearly collapsed the economy.

He added that they stood vindicated that it was a mistake for government to close BCL, as the ore was enough to last more decades and the demand for base metals was high and hence they fetched very good prices.

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