Rage over power boils in Gaborone
Friday, May 15, 2015
Under the programme, the BPC is limiting supply to urban areas in the peak hours (0600hrs to 1000hrs and 1800hrs to 2200hrs). Consumers who attempt to use more than the 10amp limit are automatically switched-off until the end of the peak period. Geysers, high powered fridges and stoves, swimming pool pumps and even ordinary appliances such as irons, are no-nos during this period.
“Postpone energy intensive activities to be done outside peak hours, this includes but not limited to ironing, cooking on electric stoves, washing using washing machines and others,” the BPC says.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...