By, Feb. 23 -- Thoboloko Ntsonyane
MASERU - Minister of Energy Prof Nqosa Mahao said he is striving for the country to reach energy sufficiency.
This he told this publication post the budget speech tabling by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr Retselisitsoe Matlanyane.
Prof mentioned that the government has engaged an independent producer who is expected to generate 20 megawatts at Marothole plant and they are expected to commence work in this financial year starting from April 1.
Completed and handed over to the government last year, phase one of the Marothole Solar Power Station, which generates 30 megawatts of electricity, has contributed to the country's energy pool.
Prof Mahao said processes have been completed fo...