'Batswana Barely Afford Power'

Monday, October 12, 2020

Members of Parliament’s Governance and Oversight Committee have observed that some Batswana can barely afford to purchase electricity following April’s 22% tariff increase.

The members made the observations Friday following a presentation by Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA), chief executive officer, Rose Seretse to the committee.

Seretse had presented to the committee on the failures and achievements of BERA.

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