MEC for agriculture visits Mkhondo One-Stop Centre for farming equipment

The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture recently launched a state-of-the-art one-stop centre, which specialises on a variety of farming equipment. They decided to pay the establishment a visit.

The MEC for agriculture, rural development, land and environmental affairs, Busisiwe Shiba. Photos: Supplied/Dardlea

The MEC for agriculture, rural development, land and environmental affairs, Busisiwe Shiba, visited the almost completed Mkhondo One-Stop Centre on Wednesday January 31 as part of her oversight to monitor progress and to discuss the completion period and challenges.

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According to the department, the state-of-the-art Mkhondo One-Stop Centre is at its final stages and is anticipated to be completed by the end of March. The centre will have a diesel depot, fertilisers, vets, farming equipment and many other things.

A structure at the Mkhondo One-Stop Centre.

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Several Mkhondo Local Municipality stakeholders applauded Shiba’s attendance.

The MEC said that the construction’s progress is commendable, and all stakeholders were appreciated for their commitment in ensuring its completion.