Botswana’s Earth, Wind and Fire strategy for energy
Friday, September 10, 2021 | 980 Views |
From Independence, the country’s electrification has been based on fossil fuels, particularly the coal at Morupule. The strengthening effects of climate change, seen locally in more frequent droughts, as well as the need to keep pace with the economy’s energy requirements in years to come, mean alternative sources of electricity need to be explored now.
While coal, the fossil fuel that has powered the country since 1966, is abundant locally, Botswana has made global commitments to switch to renewable energy in coming years, playing its part in “saving the planet”.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...