Botswana’s energy regulator moved to steady public anxiety after reports of a steep electricity price increase triggered concern among households and businesses already grappling with rising costs. In a statement dated April 1, the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) said claims that electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year had been increased by 46% were premature and unfounded.
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