More people applying for electricity

The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe has stated that government has rolled out the first phase of the implementation of the national electricity standard cost (NESC) for eligible households in villages and areas which qualify for a standard cost.

Minister Kedikilwe said in a statement to the press that despite the sustainability of the fund being a major stumbling block before its complete rollout, the implementation of the scheme is going well.