SKILLS PROGRAMME EMPOWERS LOCAL YOUTH
A Life Skills Development programme, specifically designed to stimulate youth employment in the field of technology, has yielded a cohort of 16 graduates from the Siyancuma Local municipality area. Funded by Boikanyo Solar in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Training Institute, the programme a
LOCAL TYRE COMPANY RECEIVES SUPPORT
A local De Aar-based tyre fitment and repair enterprise, Berreng Tyres, is receiving support from De Aar Solar Power, as part of its Enterprise Development accelerator programme. As a result of this assistance, which will extend over a three-year period, the company has received equipment and infrastructu
MATRIC CENTRE IN BOCHUM, CELEBRATES 81% PASS RATE
February 2023 Over 81% of learners attending a community Matric Centre based at Marumofase Secondary School in Indermark, are celebrating their successful 2022 Matric results. 106 keen learners dedicated extra time and effort to participate in this academic support programme, focused on assisting them ach
Sasol and Air Liquide sign new set of long-term contracts to supply an additional 260 MW of renewable energy to the Secunda site
21 February, 2023 Johannesburg, South Africa – Sasol and Air Liquide have signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with TotalEnergies and its partner Mulilo, for the long-term supply of a total capacity of 260 MW of renewable power to Sasol’s Secunda site, in South Africa, where Air Liquide oper
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK HELPS BOOST LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
In recognition of Entrepreneurship Month, a successful Global Entrepreneurship Week was recently hosted. This annual event project focused on the development and sustainability of SMMEs from in and around the Ramotshere Local Municipality area, giving entrepreneurs the chance to learn about the resource
DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMME PROMOTES HYGIENE AMONGST CHILDREN
To foster dental hygiene amongst young children, more than 2 500 ECD learners in the Kimberley area, received dental services via a mobile truck as part of a public-private partnership programme with the Department of Health and Education. Taking place over a two-day period, Matla A Bokone Solar funded th
SHOWING APPRECIATION TO COMMUNITY ELDERS
Over 250 elderly persons from across three local Galeshewe old age homes, in Kimberly, enjoyed a Christmas luncheon to celebrate the close of 2022. This Open Day demonstrated appreciation for the role of older persons within local communities, bringing together key stakeholders across government, civil so
Trina Solar Publishes White Paper On 210mm n-Type i-Topcon Advanced Technology
The Upgraded Vertex N 605W/695W Leads Among Utilities by High Value Trina Solar has published the Trina Solar 210mm Vertex N Product White Paper in January. The newly upgraded Ace Mix of Vertex n-type modules of 605W+695W with efficiency of 22.4% is setting the standard for power station modules in every
SMALL YOUTH AGRI CO-OP GETS LIVESTOCK BOOST
Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape As a way of stimulating local economic activity, a small agricultural co-operative, owned by six young emerging farmers, is receiving business development mentorship and funding aimed at establishing a more sustainable entity. After originally setting up th
BIODIVERSITY SUCCESS OF SOLAR PV PLANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Solar PV, along with other renewable energy power technologies, is acknowledged for producing no greenhouse gasses during power generation, as one of its many benefits. Globeleq South Africa Management Services have, however, set about further reducing the environmental impact of their six solar plants th
