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A project to restore Kimberley’s roads

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The project, Kimberley 4 Kimberley is the current hope for some of the residents in the city of diamonds, while some are a bit skeptical. The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) is supporting the collaboration effort to transform city roads. NOCCI’s Sharon Steyn says they are in full support of this initiative, although they have noticed that some of the people in the area have received the collaboration with negativity. “Personally, I believe there will always be negative people towards any initiative,” adds Steyn. Residents and businesses have been asked if they can contribute to making the project a success.
29 May 2023 10AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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