Hertta-Maria Amutenya The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed concern about the cost of electricity, emphasising the urgent need for transparency and accountability from all involved stakeholders this week. In a recent statement, demanding clarity on the factors contributing to these prices, the PDM stressed the need for both the government and regulatory bodies to...
November 2, 2024
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PDM condemns exorbitant electricity prices – Windhoek Observer
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed concern towards the costs of electricity, emphasising the urgent need for transparency and accountability from all involved stakeholders. PDM Member of Parliament Hidipo Hamata, said there should be clarity on the factors contributing to the inflated prices, while underscoring the necessity for both government and regulatory bodies to prioritise...
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SORED established to tackle unaffordable electricity – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala The Southern Regional Electricity Distributor (SORED), is planning on tackling electricity hurdles within the south by making electricity affordable to the inhabitants of the area. This was the sentiment of the //Kharas region Chairperson Josef Isaacks while responding to questions posed to him by this publication, on the purpose of establishing the company....
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Electricity, water drive GDP growth in 2023 – Business Express
In 2023, the main drivers of GDP growth were the electricity and water sector, experiencing a notable expansion of 27.9%, a significant increase from 11.9% in 2022, a recent report by Simonis Storms reveals. Additionally, the mining and quarrying sector contributed 18.9%, albeit showing a slowdown from the 24.0% recorded in 2022. The wholesale and...
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Swakopmund Mayor urges action against vandalism of electricity infrastructure
In a resolute stance against the scourge of vandalism plaguing electricity infrastructure, the Mayor of Swakopmund, Her Worship Dina Namuseb, emphasized the critical importance of electricity safety during the two-day General Meeting of the Association of Electricity Distribution Undertakings (AEDU). The event, held at the Dome in Swakopmund from 13 to 15 March has drawn...
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Otjiwarongo residents bemoan high electricity tariffs
Otjiwarongo residents have been complaining about their high electricity tariffs, following an increase imposed by the Electricity Control Board in July last year. It is against this background that Cenored hosted a community meeting to educate residents on the electricity tariffs. Although Cenored had the lowest increase by the Electricity Control Board, at 7.6 percent...
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City drags mines ministry to court over electricity licensing dispute – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a legal battle that could reshape the landscape of electricity distribution in the capital city, the Windhoek Municipality Council has taken the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), along with the Electricity Control Board (ECB) and Ongos Valley Development (PTY) Ltd (OVD), to court. The move follows a controversial decision by the...
