Highlighting the benefit of collaboration for the upliftment of communities within the Pixley ka Seme Municipal District, a group of Northern Cape Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Community Trust Companies, embarked on a roadshow to create awareness of the impact of each of the entities’ economic development programmes.
Learners from Prieska’s Gariep High School, together with various local government department representatives and the local Mayor, joined an annual event, focused on personal health, hosted by BTE Renewables’ newest project in the Northern Cape, MBP Solar.
Learners from Prieska’s Gariep High School, together with various local government department representatives and the local Mayor, joined an annual event, focused on personal health, hosted by BTE Renewables’ newest project in the Northern Cape, MBP Solar.
The owner of Giesingskraal Irrigation, Catherine’s goal of diversifying her cattle farming business activity to include crop farming has come to fruition over the three years that she has been supported by De Aar Solar Power’s enterprise development programme. This tenacious farmer is now successfully cultivating lucerne to feed her cattle and as well as to derive income from sales to other farmers in the community.
“This small crèche was unfortunately victim to a spate of break-ins in 2020, and coupled with a lack of funding to manage general upkeep and maintenance, the centre unfortunately fell into disrepair. As reported in the local press at the time, important educational resources were also stolen, adding further financial strain. Sadly, this coincided with funding from the Department of Social Development ceasing, which exacerbated the centre’s struggles that included inadequate water supply,” explained Zuki Ndlela, Economic Development Specialist at Droogfontein Solar Power.