JOURNAL ARTICLE

Botswana Seeks New Eskom Power Deal as Supply Crisis Deepens.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mguni, Mbongeni 3 of 3

Abstract

Botswana is facing a power supply crisis due to breakdowns at its main plant, the Morupule B facility, leading to blackouts lasting up to four hours. The country's debt to South Africa's Eskom has risen to 2.6 billion pula, prompting negotiations for a new power deal. Botswana aims to secure 200 megawatts of power from South Africa and is issuing a tender for 1.5 gigawatts in renewable energy. Additionally, Botswana is working on a rescue plan for its power corporation, including debt restructuring. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184144309
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