The Aboriginal Business Forum of South Africa (ABFSA) is set to transform the economic landscape of Kimberley with a new diamond polishing and jewellery-making factory. This initiative, aimed at benefiting marginalized Indigenous communities in the Northern Cape, was solidified this week with a memorandum of understanding signed in Namibia. ABFSA CEO Vernon Mostert emphasized that the project will not only create jobs and provide skills training but also help preserve Indigenous cultures and languages. The collaborative effort, involving the Indigenous Peoples Businesses Forum and Ministry of Trade representatives, marks a significant step towards local empowerment and economic justice.
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WORKING AT HEIGHTS
The Msikaba Bridge, spanning 580 meters across the Msikaba Gorge in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is set to become one of the highest bridges in Africa. As part of the N2 toll road project, this engineering marvel is being constructed by the CME Joint Venture and is expected to be completed by late 2024. The project emphasizes safety, precision engineering, and local community engagement, setting a new standard for infrastructure development in the region.