Morupule�s P8bn expansion set to be aborted
Friday, September 29, 2017
From earlier this year, the government and the two firms, Marubeni and Posco Energy, have been engaged in a bitter dispute over the pre-conditions for the US$800 million expansion of the power station. The Asian joint venture won the contract to expand Morupule B by a further 300MW in December 2015.
Under the contract, the Asian firms were due to independently fund the construction of the project, known as Unit 5 & 6, and recoup their investment from a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC).
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...