Shumba advances Tati Solar project
Thursday, August 01, 2024 | 1300 Views |
Coming soon: The Tati Solar Project will the biggest photovoltaic plant in the country FILE PIC
Originally conceived more than three years ago, the Tati Solar photovoltaic project will sit on 300 hectares and is expected to cost more than P800 million.
In a quarterly activity update released this week, Shumba Energy directors said procurement for Engineering, Procurement and Construction was nearing completion, with a contract due to be finalised soon. Other key agreements including financing, land lease amendments, as well as, Environment Social and Governance reports are being completed. The project has been granted conditional membership by the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), the SADC regional electricity market.
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...