BPC announces power shortages as Eskom cuts supplies

The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has warned of more load-shedding when South Africa's Eskom cuts down supplies by 100mw next month.

"Eskom is going to cut 100mw at the end of December and we have already put in place a number of measures to cover the supply gap.

"Load-shedding has already started and I am sure we are going to experience more of it in the coming months. I urge consumers to check the charts we have distributed so that they know in advance if their area is going to be affected or not," acting BPC marketing and communications manager, Tlhomamiso Selato said this week.

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A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

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