The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa is getting a lot of attention. It is a new project that could help the world move towards cleaner energy. The project has 35 million tonnes of rare earth minerals. These minerals contain 0.44% total rare earth oxide (TREO). This makes it a valuable resource for the […]
Phalaborwa—Recent findings show alarming sewage contamination levels in local rivers and streams. This has sparked concerns among residents and environmental advocates. Last year, Let’s Change BaPhalaborwa (LCBP) conducted nine water quality tests. They performed these tests on behalf of WaterCAN, a citizen science network dedicated to water safety. Researchers conducted six tests in local rivers […]
Good news for Phalaborwa residents: the town’s water is now clean and safe to drink. The issue began when a water pipeline through a sewage manhole at Park and Hans Pirow streets was damaged. This caused raw sewage to mix with the water supply. This contamination led to foul-smelling, bad-tasting water and made many people […]
In collaboration with Hetty The Entrepreneur, FNB presents a series of interactive workshops dubbed “Monetise Your Business” to give township-based entrepreneurs in South Africa a leg up. These sessions happen from 17 August 2024 onwards directly in townships across the country. This offers the relevant business knowledge where it is most needed. FNB, in partnership […]
Woolworths has announced a significant boost in its renewable energy initiatives, committing over R17.5 million to key projects nationwide. This investment includes R10.5 million allocated for various solar installations and an R7.3 million annual renewable energy agreement. Notably, the company is expanding solar capacity at its Cape Town head office. This triples the output of […]
Ba-Phalaborwa Municipal Website The Phalaborwa Municipality welcomes all visitors to the official website of the Municipality. This website facilitates communication between Phalaborwa Municipality and the rest of the world. The website provides complete details about Phalaborwa and also about the functioning of the municipality. The website provides up to date information about various events as […]