Rage over power boils in Gaborone

Under the programme, the BPC is limiting supply to urban areas in the peak hours (0600hrs to 1000hrs and 1800hrs to 2200hrs). Consumers who attempt to use more than the 10amp limit are automatically switched-off until the end of the peak period. Geysers, high powered fridges and stoves, swimming pool pumps and even ordinary appliances such as irons, are no-nos during this period.

“Postpone energy intensive activities to be done outside peak hours, this includes but not limited to ironing, cooking on electric stoves, washing using washing machines and others,” the BPC says.