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Botswana challenged to boost energy while decarbonising

Speaking power: Abou-Zeid has a vision for the continent’s energy PIC: NORWEGIAN AFRICAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Speaking power: Abou-Zeid has a vision for the continent’s energy PIC: NORWEGIAN AFRICAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The recent move by the Government of Botswana to provide free electricity access to households across the country effective April 1, is commendable and should be supported at the implementation stage.

Word coming from Parliament recently indicates that this move is a step towards enhancing energy accessibility for all and removing financial barriers to access to electricity.

Furthermore, those who are not on the national grid will benefit from a comprehensive solar programme that aims to bridge the gap in energy access and provide sustainable energy solutions.


Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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