Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority — regulates electricity tariffs, fuel pricing, and fuel station safety compliance in Botswana.
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Weekend Post
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is aiming to finalize a new pricing framework for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by December, signaling a move to exert greater control over one of the country’s fastest-growing energy markets. …
BERA moves to strengthen oversight of LPG PricesBotswana Sunday Standard
… In what amounts to a regulatory version of “clean your room or move out,” the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) says non-compliant filling stations will face shutdowns as it intensifies enforcement across the sector. …
BERA to fuel stations: Fix the leaks or face the locksWeekend Post
… According to Gift Bakumbi, Director of the Petroleum and Gas Department at the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA), the country currently hosts about 200 petroleum importers, yet only 15 remain active and just eight dominate the importation business. …
Botswana’s Quiet Fuel Revolution: Building energy security in a supply-scarce regionThe Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority has approved a nine percent tariff increase for the 2026/27 financial year, raising electricity costs for households and businesses already facing elevated living expenses.
20 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority has approved a nine percent tariff increase for the 2026/27 financial year, raising electricity costs for households and businesses already facing elevated living expenses.
20 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Trade Up North B2B procurement platform, now in its 10th year, connects SMEs with SADC buyers and features curated "Deal Rooms" arranging meetings between suppliers and procurement leaders from major companies and government ministries. The 2026 fair will take place in Francistown at Cresta Marang Gardens.
17 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's premier B2B procurement platform connects SMEs with SADC buyers through curated "Deal Rooms" featuring pre-scheduled meetings with procurement leaders from major companies and government ministries. The fair, now in its tenth year, takes place in Francistown and aims to drive local content and regional integration.
17 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Railways has returned 34 refurbished fuel tankers to service through a partnership with African Rail Company, improving the country's ability to transport petroleum products by rail and giving greater control over fuel logistics without expected impact on pump prices.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority has announced a new Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Energy and Minerals. The board is expected to strengthen energy regulation, licensing oversight, tariff-setting, compliance enforcement and consumer protection.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Energy Regulatory Authority has temporarily shut six filling stations, including Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, for breaching safety and environmental standards since May 2026. Deficiencies cited include non-functional oil-water separators, inadequate fire protection systems, and absence of leak monitoring wells.
23 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority is signaling a fuel price review following a decline in global oil prices, which could bring relief to motorists at the pump.
22 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's Energy Regulatory Authority has temporarily closed six filling stations, including Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, for failing to meet regulatory and safety requirements such as environmental protection, functional oil-water separators, fire protection systems, and leak monitoring wells.
18 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority temporarily shut down five filling stations—Engen in Tlokweng, TotalEnergies in Metlojane, Cooperative Society in Goodhope, and Shell locations in Sikwane and Lobatse—after inspections since May 2026 revealed breaches including missing or broken oil water separators, inadequate fire protection, lack of trained staff, and environmental protection failures. The regulator said operators had been previously warned of non-compliance.
18 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Former DCEC director general Rose Seretse has been honored by the Commonwealth Regional Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa as the first Motswana recognized for her contributions to shaping the continent's anti-graft framework, particularly for her role in establishing and operationalizing the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) in Botswana.
27 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority is developing a new pricing framework for liquefied petroleum gas to be completed by December, aiming to increase transparency and prevent anti-competitive practices in a market dominated by five importers. The move addresses concerns about market concentration and collusion risks as LPG demand grows among households and businesses.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's energy regulator, BERA, is intensifying enforcement and warning that non-compliant fuel stations will face shutdowns.
20 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana imports roughly 1.3 billion liters of refined petroleum products annually, primarily from neighboring countries, with about 90 percent of the market controlled by government-backed Botswana Oil Limited and citizen-owned companies, reflecting a deliberate policy to maintain national energy security amid reliance on imports due to lack of domestic oil reserves.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →