Afrigreen finances 4MW Solar Park in Gantsi
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 1500 Views |
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According to officials, Afrigreen is providing financial support to the 4MW project, which is being developed collaboratively by local companies Energy Systems Group (ESG) and Sahara Renewables Group (SRG).
This investment represents Afrigreen’s initial venture in Botswana, part of a broader strategy to advance renewable energy initiatives across Southern Africa.
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...