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11th February 2021 Botswana Power Corporation Workers Union (BPCWU) demands the new chief executive officer (CEO) David Kgoboko to deal with allegations of rampant corruption and nepotism that have reportedly paralysed the struggling entity.  Kgoboko was appointed CEO on a five-year work contract replacing German national, Dr Stefan Schwarzfischer, who was allegedly fired by the board of directors almost two years ago. Speaking to this publication, the chairman of BPCWU, Patrick Siamang said although the union applauds his appointment, they will review his performance after six months to f...

Advertisement Tlou Energy Ltd is an ASX, AIM and BSE listed company focused on delivering power in Botswana and southern Africa through the exploration and development of gas and solar. The Lesedi Power Project is the company's most advanced project with plans to develop gas and solar power generation assets with the sale of electricity into the regional power grid. Project finance The company is currently seeking funding for development of Lesedi. The project is proposed to be developed in two phases. Phase one involves transmission line construction, transformers, grid connection, electrici...

24th January 2021 A decision by Botswana Government to impose heavy levies on alcohol a little over a decade ago inadvertently led to KBL managers becoming semi-political operators. That was because levies demanded an ability on managers at Kgalagadi Breweries limited to have one eye on the sales and another on the politics. It was not a role KBL managers gladly embraced. The heavy levies by former President Ian Khama were a source of exasperation for both the alcohol consumers and alcohol sellers alike. If the current Managing Director had thought that was now history, recent events must hav...

New Chairman set to transform Tafic When Tafic last left the field of play after a competitive match, on a sunlit, cloudless February afternoon in Serowe 11 months ago, they did so with hope in their hearts. The Francistown-based outfit had just beaten Miscellaneous 2-1 to record their second victory in three games. Optimism around the club was high. Matjimenyenga were confident they could avoid relegation and prolong their stay in the elite league for another season. Later that fateful day, Tafic’s fellow strugglers, Extension Gunners secured an unlikely 3-1 victory against high-flying Sec...

Advertisement Tlou Energy Limited is an ASX, AIM and BSE listed company focused on delivering power in Botswana and southern Africa through the exploration and development of gas and solar power. The company's first proposed development is the Lesedi Power Project. Key points 2 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) and grid connection agreement signed. Project finance discussions are progressing. Tenders have gone out for construction of transmission line and substations. Gas continues to flow at Lesedi 4P and displaying a gradual increase over time. Tender timetable In 2018, Botswana's Ministry ...