BPC intensifies energy independence efforts

David Kgoboko and Nchena Mothebe PIC: KATLEGO ISSACS
David Kgoboko and Nchena Mothebe PIC: KATLEGO ISSACS

Akuo Energy, a French-based energy company, announced its commitment to supply 12MW of solar power to the national Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) grid on Thursday.

This commitment comes just two days after Tlou Energy announced its commitment to supply up to 10MW of electricity produced from local natural gas fields to BPC.

Recognising the pressure that constantly increasing electricity tariffs are placing on ordinary Batswana, BPC has intensified its efforts to seek out private investors to increase local electricity production in the country to relieve national reliance on foreign energy.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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