Shumba Energy proceeds with Tati Solar project
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Shumba Energy owns a 100 MW solar project near the city of Francistown and is currently in the late stage of developing the first phase, a 50 MW solar farm, on a project site of 300 hectares.
The project is part of a two-phase program to develop the full 100 MW solar capacity of the site as a key strategic initiative in the region.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....