Windhoek approves 5-year electrification plan

The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a five-year plan to bring electricity to 4,000 homes in informal settlements. The project, which started on Wednesday, is part of the City’s effort to improve living conditions in these areas. It includes providing power to 249 households and installing street lights, along with medium- and low-voltage networks. Here’s the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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