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ENTREPRENEUR SUCCEEDS WITH LOCAL GRANT

ENTREPRENEUR SUCCEEDS WITH LOCAL GRANT

July 2024, Konkoonsies Solar Power. In the small community of Onseepkans, close to Pofadder, Nicolette Josop has successfully launched her own business, Ini Hoeki Mobiele Koswa, thanks to a grant from Konkoonsies Solar Power. This support is part of a wider initiative aimed at encouraging small-scale entrepreneurship and creating local jobs in rural areas. Ini
2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

18 JUNE 2024, London. Globeleq, the leading independent power producer in Africa, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report details Globeleq’s performance across seven African countries where the Group produced over 7,000 GWh’s of electricity, reaching 8.8 million consumers and supporting 181,971 jobs over the past year. Globeleq now owns and operates 17 power
MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN 2024 CANCELLED

MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN 2024 CANCELLED

June 2024, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The J-Bay Wind Farm MTB Classic & Trail Run, scheduled for Saturday, 22 June 2024, has been cancelled following a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the Eastern Cape. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development confirmed the outbreak today and has advised livestock farmers across
LOCAL LAMBING ENDEAVOR RECEIVES VITAL BOOST

LOCAL LAMBING ENDEAVOR RECEIVES VITAL BOOST

June 2024, Boshof Solar Power. A woman-owned agri-enterprise, Lebohang Tebello Creatives, nestled in the Boshof community, is gearing up for growth, fueled by recent support and funding from Boshof Solar Power’s Enterprise Development Programme. 57-year old, Puseletso Tsoeu, a seasoned agri-preneur with a decade of experience, envisions producing a remarkable 1000 lambs annually. With the
JEFFREYS BAY – Wind Turbine Technician Training Opportunity

JEFFREYS BAY – Wind Turbine Technician Training Opportunity

June 2024, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The Wind Energy Industry is expanding rapidly in South Africa, this fast-growing industry requires numerous well-trained staff, especially service technicians. Wind Turbine Service Technicians (WTST) are specialized in servicing and maintaining modern multi-megawatt wind turbine systems and are one of the key job-drivers for developing the renewable energy industry.
KLIPHEUWEL – Wind Turbine Technician Training Opportunity

KLIPHEUWEL – Wind Turbine Technician Training Opportunity

June 2024, Klipheuwel Wind Farm The Wind Energy Industry is expanding rapidly in South Africa, this fast-growing industry requires numerous well-trained staff, especially service technicians. Wind Turbine Service Technicians (WTST) are specialized in servicing and maintaining modern multi-megawatt wind turbine systems and are one of the key job-drivers for developing the renewable energy industry. If
MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN RETURNS

MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN RETURNS

May 2024, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The J-Bay Wind Farm MTB Classic & Trail Run is set to return on Saturday, 22nd June 2024, as one of the highlights of the much-anticipated J-Bay Surf Festival. This distinctive event, proudly sponsored by Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, offers athletes the extraordinary experience of racing through an active
PATENSIE ECD CENTRE UNVEILS RENOVATIONS

PATENSIE ECD CENTRE UNVEILS RENOVATIONS

April 2024. In an encouraging development for early childhood education in Patensie, the Noxolo ECD Centre has recently undergone significant renovations, leading to the successful acquisition of the required Health & Safety certification. This critical development paves the way for compliance with the Department of Basic Education’s requirements, moving the centre closer to qualifying for
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RENEWED HOPE

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RENEWED HOPE

April 2024, Konkoonsies Solar Power. On Friday, 5 April, the Onseepkans community gathered at Kleinbegin Kleuterskool to mark the unveiling of significant improvements at one of its three Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. This event underscored the remarkable impact of collaboration and partnership, drawing together parents, young children, carers, Department of Basic Education representatives, and
EMPOWERING LOCAL FISHING COMMUNITIES

EMPOWERING LOCAL FISHING COMMUNITIES

April 2024. In an effort to support the local maritime community, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm has announced its recent support for two Eastern Cape fishing co-operatives, aimed at bolstering the local fishing community for long-term sustainability. The Sarah Baartman Co-Op, comprising members from Loerie and Jeffreys Bay, along with the Elinye Co-Op from Humansdorp, have