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R77 million hydro project at Bethlehem almost complete

As the biggest of its kind in the Free State, the Bethlehem Hydro Project being developed at a cost of R77 million, is to be commissioned in November this year

.Engineering News reports that the company established for the purpose, Bethlehem Hydro, is to develop, own and operate the 7-MW hydropower plant, while it has contracted NuPlanet to manage the development and implementation of the project on its behalf. Read more ...

 

Govt to revisit municipalities affected by demarcation issues

Pretoria - In a bid to find a lasting solution to demarcation issues facing some municipalities, Provincial and Local Government Minister Sicelo Shiceka says government will revisit them to listen to their concerns.

The affected municipalities are Khutsong in Merafong, Matatiele in the Eastern Cape and Moutse in Limpopo. Read more ...

 
   
 

FDC: Support for small business

An engineering SMME in the FDC industrial park at Botshabelo - standing to benefit substantially from Project Kganyang.

Project Kganyang to boost Free State small businesses

The announcement by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC) of its major 12-month initiative to support the 200-plus small business tenants in its “incubator” business parks, has created an exciting buzz amongst these ranks.

Project Kganyang is a programme of practical business training, networking and marketing support for the small businesses located in the FDC's business parks in Botshabelo and QwaQwa. It aims to ensure that each business operates to its maximum potential, minimise the risk of failure and boost profitability. Read more ...

 
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Seema happy to draw Celtic in TKO

Orlando Pirates skipper Lehlohonono Seema was delighted when the media made his side the underdogs in the quarterfinals of the Telkom Knockout against their Soweto arch rivals, Moroka Swallows.

The rejuvenated Pirates overcame the underdog tag to defeat the Birds 3-2 much easier than the scoreline suggests at Olympia Park at the weekend. Read more...

 
     
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Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.
-- M. Gandhi

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For the health of women: physically, psychologically, emotionally, socially, at home, at school, at work, at worship, in their communities and in their nations. For the health of the world: its peoples, its cultures, its environments, in protecting human rights, in fostering sustainable development and creating peace: NO MORE VIOLENCE.

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