Gov't mulls free household electricity connection
Monday, October 09, 2023 | 490 Views |
Jindal Africa 300mw themal power station ground breaking PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
This was revealed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi when speaking at the 300MW Thermal Power Station groundbreaking ceremony held at the Jindal Capricorn Camp here on Thursday.
"We are currently reviewing the connection fees with an intention of achieving zero connection costs," he said. Masisi added that this is part of the government's move for citizens to have access to electricity.
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