MAHIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: In an endorsement of youth development through agriculture, MEC Madoda Sambatha has expressed strong support for a new smart farming initiative that will empower ten young agri-preneurs from the rural village of Schaumburg, near Skeerpoort.
Community demands electricity
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The community of Lokaleng Village consisting of Ward 2 and 33 residents last week submitted a memorandum of their grievances on the lack of electricity for the past six years, saying while they had on numerous occasions written to the local Councillors to intervene, they received no results.
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in NW
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, specifically in the JB Marks Local Municipality. In the first incident, the Department was alerted by a private Veterinarian who had visited the farm and noted the symptoms.
Public concerned by R15 billion investment project
MAHIKENG MAIL - KLERKSDORP: The recent announcement by the Department of Economic Development (DEDECT) regarding a massive R15 billion investment project and confirmed by the department as such, has raised concerns about the legitimacy and viability of the project.
Committee demands consequence management in GD Montshioa Airport Scandal
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management, chaired by Freddy Sonakile, and has strongly condemned the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management for ‘gross dereliction of duty in its handling of the GD Montshioa Airport, resulting in unauthorized occupation and revenue losses.