Gov't mulls free household electricity connection

Jindal Africa 300mw themal power station ground breaking PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Jindal Africa 300mw themal power station ground breaking PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

MMAMABULA: Government is considering introducing no charges for the household electricity connection in a move aimed at enabling citizens to have access to power.

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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