African Alliance invests in CBM power venture
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Going green: African Alliance CEO Sean Rasebotsa
The investment, which will see African Alliance holding a 6.5% stake in the fledging energy company, is subject to Tlou listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) next month.
Tlou which is already listed in Australia (ASX) and London (AIM), has the most advanced Coal Bed Methane (CBM) project in Botswana with its the Lesedi Project in the central district benefitting from an independently certified Contingent Gas Resources of 3.2 trillion cubic feet (3C) and independently certified Gas Reserves of 261 billion cubic feet (3P).
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...