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Dr Never Tshabang

Also known as: Dr. Never Tshabang

2026-05-202026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. Mmegi

    Speaking at the National Business Conference in Francistown earlier today, BERA CEO, Never Tshabang, said the amendments are due to be discussed in the upcoming November sitting of Parliament.The recognition of independent transmission providers comes as the country’s boosts its …

    BERA Act amendments to boost transmission investment
  3. September 2026
  4. Mmegi

    … At the time four BCP legislators, namely Dithapelo Keorapetse, Dr Never Tshabang, Onneetse Ramogapi and David Tshere, who had been expelled from the party, remained in the UDC as direct members. …

    UDC faces 2029 direct membership migraines
  5. August 2026
  6. Weekend Post

    … Yet, BERA’s CEO, Dr. Never Tshabang, cautioned that signing the MoU means little if it simply “covers dust” without leading to real changes in how illegal fuel trade is detected and halted. …

    P4 Billion fuel losses reveal border gaps
  7. Daily News Botswana

    … BERA chief executive officer Dr Never Tshabang said the collaboration was also intended to address the economic impact of illicit fuel trading and help ensure fuel security in the country. …

    BERA and BURS join forces to curb illicit fuel trade
  8. July 2026
  9. Mmegi

    The revision will also ensure greater operational stability for the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and encourage investment in the electricity sector, the regulator’s CEO, Never Tshabang, said on Monday.Speaking at the Future of Mining Summit, he said it was evident that the 20 …

    BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffs
  10. June 2026
  11. Weekend Post

    … According to BERA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Never Tshabang, the closure of six filling stations, including major names such as Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, underscores the seriousness with which BERA is approaching its mandate. …

    BERA shuts six fuel stations over safety, environmental breaches
  12. Weekend Post

    … According to BERA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Never Tshabang, the closure of six filling stations, including major names such as Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, underscores the seriousness with which BERA is approaching its mandate. …

    BERA shuts six fuel stations over safety, environmental breaches
  13. May 2026
  14. Weekend Post

    … BERA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Never Tshabang indicated that this balance reflects a deliberate policy to maintain national control over energy supplies while leveraging international partnerships for efficiency and scale. …

    Botswana’s Quiet Fuel Revolution: Building energy security in a supply-scarce region

Monday 19 October

  1. BERA Act amendments to recognise independent transmission providers

    BERA CEO Never Tshabang said amendments to the BERA Act, to be discussed in Parliament's November sitting, will recognise independent transmission providers as the country boosts electricity generation through various ongoing and planned projects.

    19 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 28 September

  1. UDC debates future of direct membership ahead of 2029 election

    The UDC coalition faces internal debate over whether to continue a special arrangement for direct members in the 2029 election, an arrangement that emerged after the BCP's withdrawal and allowed four expelled BCP legislators to contest the 2024 elections under the UDC banner without joining affiliate parties.

    28 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 24 August

  1. BURS and BERA sign MoU to tackle illicit fuel trade

    Botswana's Unified Revenue Service and Energy Regulatory Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to address illegal fuel imports and border control gaps that have cost the country P4 billion in losses. The agreement aims to align revenue collection with regulatory oversight to protect national revenue, consumers, and energy security.

    24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. BERA and BURS sign pact to combat illicit fuel trade

    The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority and the Botswana Unified Revenue Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in fighting illicit fuel trade, revenue leakage, and unsafe petroleum product entry into Botswana. The partnership aims to create a formal framework for coordinated enforcement, information sharing, and improved technological systems to identify risks and protect public revenue and energy security.

    18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 6 July

  1. BERA to revise domestic lifeline electricity tariffs

    The electricity regulator will revise the 200 kilowatt per hour tariff charged as the lowest for domestic usage, according to BERA's CEO. The revision is intended to ensure operational stability for BPC and encourage investment in the electricity sector.

    6 July 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. BERA closes six fuel stations for safety and environmental failures

    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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. BERA shuts six fuel stations for safety and environmental violations

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Botswana secures fuel supply through strategic import control structure

    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 →

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