By Moahlodi Maphori 

“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.

For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5.

When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future.

Just a few years ago South Africa’s energy situation looked bleak with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured severe stages of load shedding, disrupting economic activity and eroding public confidence. It became distinctly clear that urgent and coordinated intervention was needed to change the trajectory of our electricity grid.