Outages wont result in higher tariffs
source: BOPA
07 February, 2008
GABORONE – The unplanned power outages and consequent short falls that hit the country recently will not affect power tariffs.
Botswana Power Corporation(BPC) CEO Mr Jacob Raleru said though the demand for power far exceeded the supply, tariffs would not be increased.
He said the load shedding would not result in the increase in tariffs, adding that the increment would be the decision of the government not BPC.
Meanwhile Mr Raleru said people whose property or machinery would be damaged by rampant power outages would not be compensated.
He said people should understand that [continue reading]
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