Industry strongly rejects BPC tariff request

At the hearing, miners led the charge, with a Debswana representative saying the proposed tariff came on the back of yet another increase in electricity costs. “The electricity tariff for mining companies was increased by approximately 50% in July 2025,” said Lefoko Sethoko, asset management head of engineering at Debswana.

“With the proposed additional 40% increase for the 2026 year, the cost of electricity for the high power-intensive mining industry will have nearly doubled within a short period.” As cases continue to threaten herds and rural livelihoods, one simple but critical action can make a powerful difference: strictly adhering to FMD regulations, including refraining from slaughtering cloven-hoofed animals.Cloven-hoofed animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, are highly susceptible to FMD. Slaughter, especially during outbreaks or restricted periods, significantly increases the risk of spreading the virus through…