A 21MW solar plant is set to power up to 30% of electricity demand at the Motheo Copper Mine, marking a significant clean energy milestone in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Through its 100% Botswana subsidiary, Tshukudu Metals, Sandfire Resources has sealed a deal with Release, a subsidiary of Scatec ASA, …
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VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …
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Botswana’s electricity landscape is set for a significant overhaul this July, as new, differentiated power tariffs come into effect, promising to reshape household budgets and business operating costs across the nation. Far from a uniform increase, the approved adjustments by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) signal a nuanced strategy …
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Independent power producer Globeleq and its partner, African Rainbow Energy, have secured financing for the 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage system (BESS), a landmark project poised to become Africa’s largest standalone facility of its kind. The deal, valued at approximately R5.4 billion ($292 million), was financed through …
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Gaborone – In a significant stride towards a greener future, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company have officially cemented a strategic partnership, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy in the nation’s vital mining sector. The two powerhouses recently announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) …
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In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …
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With the potential to shape the continent’s energy landscape, advanced nuclear technologies are to be put in the spotlight at the Africa Energy Indaba. The energy jamboree has a nuclear forum lined up, bringing together global leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to delve into the latest developments in nuclear power, …
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As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. The official side event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP …
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Over one thousand stakeholders from the extractive and energy sectors, will gather for the 2023 EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative) Global Conference, this year. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is a global standard for the good governance of oil, gas and mineral resources. It seeks to address the key governance …
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South Africa’s power utility company, Eskom, is reportedly engaged in bilateral negotiations with Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia in a bid to bolster imports and curb incessant current load shedding. The utility is already importing 300 MW more from the Southern African Power Pool and plans to increase to about 1 …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
