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Dr Never Tshabang

2026-05-202026-06-24
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  1. June 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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
  4. May 2026

  5. 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
Mining & Energy

BERA closes six fuel stations for safety and environmental failures

The News

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.

Why it matters

BERA's closure of six fuel stations for safety and environmental violations directly affects consumer access to essential services and regulatory enforcement.

22 hours ago · Weekend Post →

Yesterday

  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.

    22 hours ago · 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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