Govt mulls off-grid solar for remote villages
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 740 Views |
Thinking green: Kenewendo PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Government has a long-term Rural Electrification Programme, which began in 1975 and has been the cornerstone of the country’s rural development strategy. By last August, 462 out of 565 villages were connected to the national grid, with detailed plans for further extensions.
This morning, Kenewendo said off-grid solar power would be considered for some of the remaining areas.
BDF camps are military camps, and there is a need for stricter rules and regulations to safeguard their operations as well as ensure the safety of civilians. Of course, military personnel are human, and they have relatives as well as girlfriends and boyfriends, but the fact remains that the BDF is responsible for ensuring national security and stability and, as such, will be one of the first targets in the event of possible attacks. The decision...