An international company held a meeting with Juba City Council to discuss waste management in the city.
Thea Venter is the Director of Eastern and Southern Africa Satarem Waste Management Company. She told the press Tuesday that she met with the City Council to explore ways of turning Juba’s waste into much needed electricity, Bakhita Radio reported.She said Satarem wants to sign a memorandum of understanding with the municipality in order to start preliminary studies on waste management.
Miss Venter added that her company can turn any solid and liquid wastes into good use.
Michael Ladu Allah Jabu is the speaker of Juba City Legislative Council. He told reporters that the council has accepted the company to work in Juba City.
He said the company will coordinate with South Sudan Electricity Corporation to supply electricity to the communities that are not connected with the power grid.
Miss Venter promised to start the feasibility studies and environment impact assessment as soon as the government gives the green line.