Zim’s electricity problems spark thefts in SA

POLICE in South Africa have arrested two Zimbabwe-bound suspects aged 30 and 40 found in possession of eight stolen solar energy back-up batteries for mobile phone base stations in that country.

The pair was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post when their truck was searched during a stop and search operation.

It is believed the suspects were going to sell the batteries in Zimbabwe where acute electricity shortages have created a market for alternative energy implements across the entire nation.

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