Phikwe attempts to shake off BCL�s demise

The SPTC is leading efforts to save the town
The SPTC is leading efforts to save the town

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Selebi-Phikwe Town Council has unveiled a number of projects it says are part of the revitalisation of the regional economy, in the aftermath of BCL mine’s closure.

Speaking at a full council meeting yesterday, town  Mayor Amogelang Mojuta provided details on three projects at the frontline of Selebi-Phikwe’s attempts to survive.

According to the Mayor, one of the projects involves is a private-sector led textile investment which will create 400 jobs in its first stage, before ramping up to 1,800 within five years.

Editor's Comment
The people have spoken

In fact, early election results in some areas across the country, speak to large voter turnout which suggests that voters crowded at polling stations to decide appropriately. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) revealed that 80% of the 1,037,684 people who had registered to vote turned up to exercise their right.It’s unfortunate that at the time of cobbling this editorial comment, results had just started trickling in. We recognise that...

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