Limpopo Business 2017-18 edition
A unique guide to business and investment in Limpopo. Limpopo Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2007, established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo Province. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo. This book contains detailed insights into the plans of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and the recently launched bus rapid transport system for the provincial capital, Leeto la Polokwane, together with a comprehensive register of all provincial government and municipal contact details. Investment news related to mining, telecommunications and tourism is carried in overviews of all the main economic sectors. To complement the extensive distribution of the print edition of the magazine, the publication is also available online at www.limpopobusiness.co.za.
A unique guide to business and investment in Limpopo.
Limpopo Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2007, established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo Province. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
This book contains detailed insights into the plans of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and the recently launched bus rapid transport system for the provincial capital, Leeto la Polokwane, together with a comprehensive register of all provincial government and municipal contact details. Investment news related to mining, telecommunications and tourism is carried in overviews of all the main economic sectors.
To complement the extensive distribution of the print edition of the magazine, the publication is also available online at www.limpopobusiness.co.za.
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Water<br />
Major bulk water projects are under way.<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
Several major projects are currently being carried out in<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>, including bulk water schemes at Mooihoek/<br />
Tubatse, Sekhukhune and Moutse.<br />
The completion of the De Hoop Dam has made possible<br />
the provision of water to many communities in the eastern part of<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>. The building of the dam is part of the greater Olifants River<br />
Water Resources Development Project. Five other water projects and<br />
65 associated schemes in the Sekhukhune District are delivering other<br />
water infrastructure, including pipes to get water to Moutse from the<br />
Loskop Dam.<br />
In the <strong>2017</strong>/<strong>18</strong> financial year, the provincial government has committed<br />
to providing 210 more schools with potable drinking water and<br />
<strong>18</strong>5 more schools with decent sanitation facilities.<br />
The mining and agriculture sectors are heavily dependent on a<br />
steady and sustainable supply of water.<br />
Several <strong>Limpopo</strong> towns have struggled to supply clean water to<br />
residents, and this has led to tension between residents and municipal<br />
officials. In response, the national Minister of Public Works has put<br />
together a technical team to support the municipalities.<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong> has very different rainfall patterns in its three main geographical<br />
regions: the escarpment (sub-humid with annual rainfall of<br />
more than 700mm); semi-arid middle veld and Highveld; and the arid<br />
and semi-arid Lowveld. The long drought that affected many parts of<br />
South Africa had a big impact in <strong>Limpopo</strong>. The provincial government<br />
declared a disaster in November 2015 and released funds to supply<br />
feed for livestock. By early <strong>2017</strong> the drought was broken in northern<br />
areas such as <strong>Limpopo</strong>.<br />
ONLINE RESOURCES<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong> Department of Economic Development, Environment<br />
and Tourism: www.ledet.gov.za<br />
National Department of Water and Sanitation: www.dwa.gov.za<br />
Olifants River Forum: www.orf.co.za<br />
South African Association of Water Utilities: www.saawu.co.za<br />
Water Institute of South Africa: www.wisa.org.za<br />
SECTOR INSIGHT<br />
Potable water will be<br />
delivered to 210 schools.<br />
The province’s rivers are under<br />
threat from the damaging effects<br />
of the mining industry, power stations,<br />
chemicals used in agriculture<br />
and from sewage treatment<br />
in catchment areas. Opportunities<br />
exist in this sector for innovative<br />
solutions.<br />
The Water and Sanitation<br />
Services branch of Polokwane<br />
Municipality operates five waterpurification<br />
plants and three<br />
sewage-purification plants. As<br />
part of its Regional Water Scheme<br />
programme, Polokwane provides<br />
water to the residents of the rural<br />
areas of Mothapo, Mothiba and<br />
Makotopong. A reservoir has<br />
been built and new pipes laid.<br />
The Capricorn District<br />
Municipality funds a water-testing<br />
laboratory on the campus of the<br />
University of <strong>Limpopo</strong>. Mocha Lab<br />
has been operating in Polokwane<br />
since 2008, and has the capability<br />
to provide services to the mining<br />
and engineering sector, as well as<br />
to water authorities.<br />
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