Govt doubles Jindal’s 300MW contract
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 5300 Views |
Pen to paper: Jindal Africa country director, Neeraj Saxena and Kgoboko sign the 300MW PPA PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
As an IPP, Jindal will carry the costs of building the power station, running and maintaining it, while selling the power to the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) under an agreement known formally as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The PPA for the initial 300MW plant was signed this morning and will cover 30 years, with Jindal expecting to spend more than $1 billion on the coal mine, power station and associated infrastructure.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...