Niël Terblanché Namibia’s ambitious goal to achieve nationwide electrification by 2030 has been deemed unrealistic by John Titus, the Director of Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Titus made the statement during a critical discussion on rural electrification held between the Energy ministry and the Kavango East Regional Council where he pointed to...
December 14, 2024
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Regional councils urged to use funds allocated for electrification prudently
With the rural electrification budget having received a significant boost, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, is calling on regional councils to use allocated funds prudently. “This year we were lucky to get a much larger budget for rural electrification. Last year, we had almost N$40 million for rural electrification. This year, we...
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MEBK Opens New Branch In Eldoret To Provide Innovative Solutions For SMEsOmaheke wants improved rural electrification
The Middle East Bank Kenya (MEBK) unveiled a new branch in Eldoret to meet the ever-growing demand for innovative financial solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), access to credit for lower-income earners, and digital banking solutions in the region. Since its Incorporation in 1980, as an established financial institution, with branches in Nairobi, Mombasa,...
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Electrification project progressing well in Ondangwa
Maria David THE electrical connection of 153 houses in Omahenene, Ondangwa, is progressing well, according to town spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha. Shitalangaho-Mutikisha said that the council provided 300 electrical connections and is currently working on connecting around 153 households. “The project was planned to start in the 2020/2021 financial year; however, due to the effects of...
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OTC invests N.dollar 4.1 million in electrification projects
ONGWEDIVA: The Ongwediva Town Council has invested N.dollars 4.1 million in an electrification project for Sky Phase 3 in Ongwediva. Speaking at the inauguration of the electrical reticulation project here on Wednesday, Shalyefu emphasised the town council’s commitment to providing essential amenities to residents without hesitation. Shalyefu said 151 erven will be connected to electricity...
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Otjozondjupa Electrification | nbc
The electrification of rural areas will be a main priority for the Otjozondjupa Regional Council in 2024. The regional authority aims to electrify the Tsumkwe and Gam settlements first. Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says these two settlements are the only areas in the region that are still powered by solar and diesel generators. In an...
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City of Windhoek Empowers Communities with Ongoing Electrification Project – Namibia Daily News
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, November 9 — The City of Windhoek’s commitment to providing essential services to its residents was evident as Alderwoman Fransina Kahungu, Chairperson of the Provision of Basic Services Committee, visited the ongoing informal settlement electrification project in Babylon’s Omuvapu Street, situated in the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency. Accompanied by the City’s dedicated electricity...