BPC maps plans for profit rebound

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New pathways: BPC executives officially unveiled the new strategy and historic ISO certification on Tuesday
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The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) hopes to nearly triple its revenues to P25 billion by 2031 by tightening operational efficiencies, financial controls, and plugging into opportunities such as its unused fibre optic network and solar opportunities.

On Tuesday, executives unveiled the Atlega strategy, covering the period 2026 to 2029, vowing to take bolder actions to achieve the corporation’s mandate.

The BPC last enjoyed a profit in the 2018–2019 financial year and has become increasingly dependent on government subsidies. Executives said the new strategy outlined plans for financial resilience and growth for the 56-year-old parastatal.

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BPC maps plans for profit rebound

The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) hopes to nearly triple its revenues to P25 billion by 2031 by tightening operational efficiencies, financial controls, and plugging into opportunities such as its unused fibre optic network and solar opportunities.

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