Francois Robinson appointed RERA interim ED

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2024-10-02

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - (From left) Francois Robinson, outgoing RERA Chairperson Motlatsi Ramafole, RERA Chairperspn Skhumbuzo Tsabedze and ECB CEO Robert Kahimise. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 OCT (NAMPA) – The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA) has appointed Francois Robinson as the interim Executive Director for six months, replacing Elijah Sichone.
Sichone served in the position for 19 years. The announcement was made on Wednesday, by Electricity Control Board (ECB) Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise at a press conference.
At the same event, Motlatsi Ramafole, who is Chief Executive O...

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