Expansion of Matshelagabedi plant complete

The Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) Matshelagabedi Diesel Power Plant is expected to help stabilise electricity supply following the completion of a project to install an extra 35MW at the station.

The plant will add generation capacity to improve BPC’s ability to provide reliable power to domestic and industrial customers.

Currently the country has a peak demand of around 600MW that is being met by 260MW from Morupule B, 90MW from Orapa diesel plant and 120MW in both firm and non-firm imports.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

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...

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