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STEM ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
October 2022, Boshof Solar Power. In collaboration with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA), Boshof Solar Power has initiated the second and final phase of a STEM training programme for primary school educators and Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, in the Boshof area. Aimed at encouraging the incorporation of Maths and Science fundamentals into
NATURE RESERVES FUTURE ASSURED
October 2022, Greater Kromme Stewardship. Two nature reserves brought into existence by an association of environmentally-conscious wind farms now have their future assured. The final documents have been signed off by the MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism in the Eastern Cape and the reserves will remain in perpetuity to protect the unique
WIND POWER IN HARMONY WITH BIODIVERSITY
September 2022, SAWEA. Speaking to Wentzel Coetzer, Biodiversity Stewardship Facilitator for the Greater Kromme Stewardship (GKS) and Maggie Langlands, from the Kromme Enviro-Trust, it is clear that the synergy between wind power production and the preservation of local biodiversity is paramount. 1. What is biodiversity and why is it so important? Biodiversity is the variety
IMPACTFUL RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
October 2022. The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), the renewable energy industry’s flagship scholarship programme, which accounts for a sizeable percentage of the industry’s funded scholarships and reaches across the country, has announced the opening of its upcoming 2023 academic year applications. The Fund is open nationally for any national diplomas or BTech degrees in mechatronic
GRADE 3 LEARNERS BECOME AN ‘AUTHOR FOR A DAY’
September 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. In celebration of International Literacy Day, 8 September, school reading assistants across 10 schools in the Kouga area, participated in and facilitated a literacy competition. The initiative forms part of a larger programme that supports the development of young learners, so that they are nurtured and enabled to become
POULTRY FARMER RECEIVES SUPPORT
September 2022, Soutpan Solar Power. A solar-powered borehole pump and newly constructed poultry housing, is helping youth-owned Masa Sunrise Farming, increase its supply of fresh eggs to its surrounding communities. Based in Taaiboschgroet, Ga-Mamadi, which is located within the Blouberg municipal area, this burgeoning chicken farm received business support and funding from Soutpan Solar Power’s
BOOSTING POULTRY BUSINESS AND SKILLS
September 2022, Konkoonsies Solar Power. Local poultry farmer, Jim Brown, who is well-known in his small rural community as an asset, has received further support for his business, in the form of agri-infrastructure. Furthermore, he has received specialised training for poultry farming as well as business finance skills training as part of a mentoring programme.
ECD PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE AND UPSKILL
September 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. A group of proud Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, from the Kouga Local Municipal area, accepted their NQF Level 4 Further Education and Training Certificates at a graduation ceremony held in Jeffrey’s Bay this week. Together with an additional intake, the 15 graduates have already commenced the next step
WIND POWER PUSHES ITS BIODIVERSITY MITIGATION MEASURES
September 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Positive strides continue to be made by Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm with regards to achieving net gains to critical biodiversity impacted by its operations. Having set up a Biodiversity Advisory Committee, which includes bird specialists, environmentalists and wind farm employees, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm continues to push its biodiversity
AGRI-BUSINESSES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE FARMS
August 2022, Boshof Solar Power. Kruidfontein Farm, a local Boshof agricultural enterprise owned and managed by the Stallenburg husband-wife duo, has become well known in the area for its prized pumpkins. However, with the aim of becoming sustainable in the semi-arid climate, they have set about putting plans in place to diversify their crops to
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