Phikwe attempts to shake off BCL�s demise

Thursday, February 23, 2017

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.

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