PRESS RELEASES
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08 August 2022 | PUBLIC NOTICE - BPC ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION (2023/24) PUBLIC HEARING | BPC ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 FINANCIAL YEAR (2023/24). Date: Thursday, 11th August 2022 Venue: Travel Lodge, Block 3, Gaborone Time: 0900 – 1300hrs The Event will be broadcast Live through Microsoft Teams & Facebook. Use links below to join and participate. MS Teams Live Facebook Live |
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08 July 2022 | 2023-2024 BPC Electricity Tariff Application Consultation Paper | BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 FINANCIAL YEAR (2023/24). |
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07 July 2022 | STUDY ON PARAFFIN USAGE IN BOTSWANA – SCHEDULE | The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is conducting a study on the use of paraffin in Botswana. The overall goal of the study is to develop a comprehensive regulatory programme which will address issues relating to the supply, distribution, pricing, and safe use of paraffin in Botswana. The Authority shall be consulting the public to solicit views on paraffin usage and these will be considered as part of the study. |
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27 June 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - June 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 28th June 2022 |
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27 June 2022 | REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) | DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, COMMISSIONING OF A LICENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT |
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12 May 2022 | PUBLIC AWARENESS - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - May 2022 | PUBLIC AWARENESS - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 13th May 2022 |
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08 April 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - BERA Guidelines For the Review Of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) | BERA Guidelines For the Review Of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) |
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30 March 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - BPC ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT REVIEW FOR THE 2022/23 FINANCIAL YEAR | BPC ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSAL REVIEW FOR THE 2022/23 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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28 March 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - March 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 29 March 2022 |
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28 March 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08) | PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) \ (No. 1) REGULATIONS, 2022 (Published on 28th March, 2022) |
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11 March 2022 | PRESS RELEASE - BERA SELECTED AS VICE CHAIR OF RERA | BERA, represented by the Chief Executive Officer - Mrs.Rose Nunu Seretse, elected as the Vice Chair of RERA |
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23 February 2022 | BERA - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES) | Consultancy Service for Operationalization of Policy and Regulatory Framework for IRP Implementation and Development of Regulatory Instruments and Technical Studies to support IPP facilitation roll-out: Botswana National Grid Code, Electricity Cost of Service Study and Tariff Framework, and Licensing Framework. Closing Date: 14th March 2022 at 12 p.m. |
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23 February 2022 | BERA - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES) | Consultancy Service for Operationalization of Policy and Regulatory Framework for IRP Implementation and Development of Regulatory Instruments and Technical Studies to support IPP facilitation roll-out: Botswana National Grid Code, Electricity Cost of Service Study and Tariff Framework, and Licensing Framework. Closing Date: 14th March 2022 at 12 p.m. |
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19 December 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - December 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 20 December 2021 |
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17 December 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - CLOSURE OF RAMATLABAMA FILLING STATION | CLOSURE OF RAMATLABAMA FILLING STATION - 17th December 2021 |
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30 November 2021 | BERA ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021 | BERA exists to regulate the energy sector to ensure a competitive environment in accordance with international best practice. Our core responsibility is to provide an efficient energy regulatory framework for regulated sector with the primary mandate of providing the economic regulation of the sector. Economic regulation will enable the private sector to play an active role in asset formation that will enable delivery of services that will be reliable, affordable and of good quality, not losing sight of the need to protect the environment. |
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30 November 2021 | LPG Market Study Report (July - Aug 2021) | The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) conducted a Market Study into the supply and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Botswana with the overall objective of establishing the baseline in terms of how the market operates. |
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08 October 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - October 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 08 October 2021 |
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17 Sept. 2021 | National Energy Policy Final | This National Energy Policy (NEP) is intended to guide the management and development of Botswana’s energy sector, especially the penetration of new and renewable energy sources into the country’s energy mix in order to attain energy self-sufficiency and increased security of supply. The NEP is expected to create a conducive environment that will not only facilitate investment in the energy sector but also add value to export revenues, facilitate production in other sectors of the economy and create employment within the energy sector. It also sets a foundation that will steer the utilization of locally available energy resources optimally and efficiently to ensure that Botswana attains a sustainable and low carbon economic development. |
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30 July 2021 | Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity for Botswana | Integrated Energy Planning and developing an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) are an integral part of the energy planning process in Botswana as guided by its 11th National Development Plans (NDP 11) and other sector policies and ambitions. |
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26 July 2021 | BOTSWANA OIL LIMITED APPLICATION FOR A 50% PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORT LICENCE | BOTSWANA OIL LIMITED APPLICATION FOR A 50% PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORT LICENCE REPORT |
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24 July 2021 | BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSAL | BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION ELECTRICITY TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE 2022/23 FINANCIAL YEAR. |
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24 July 2021 | BERA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | BERA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 |
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09 July 2021 | Fuel Prices Adustment - July 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - BERA's Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin |
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04 Feb 2021 | Perfomance Monitoring Framework For BPC | BERA's Perfomance Monitoring Framework For BPC |
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15 Jan 2021 | MEDIA RELEASE : QUICK GASES OPERATIONS - UPDATE | QUICK GASES OPERATIONS - UPDATE |
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13 Jan 2021 | PRESS RELEASE - NATIONAL FUEL SUPPLY UPDATE JANUARY 2021 | National Fuel Supply Update January 2021 by Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security (MMGE) and BERA |
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13 June 2020 | Fuel Prices Adjustments | Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin as approved by the minister |
BERA is currently on a country-wide public awareness campaign. This is to build rapport with the public about how BERA will interact with the Energy sector.
BERA - the Authority that regulates the energy sector is launched. corporate body through the Botswana Energy Regulatory Act, passed by Parliament of Botswana in September 2016.