Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 39
insert_link Namibia ECB withholds tariff increase applications for distributors The Electricity Control Board has withheld the applications for new tariff increases submitted by power distributors NORED and the City of Windhoek. The decision was made due to non-compliance with ECB conditions. ECB Executive for Technical Regulation, Petrus Johannes. todayJune 27, 2024 40
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek, City of Windhoek celebrate MSME Day with entrepreneurs Celebrated annually on 27 June is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, designated by the United Nations to highlight the potential of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to transform economies, foster job creation and promote equitable economic growth. Bank Windhoek’s Head of SME, Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, highlighted that SMEs are the backbone of Namibia’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and […] todayJune 26, 2024 21
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers donate winter items to vulnerable senior citizens On Friday, 21 June, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact in the community when they hosted a winter warmer event for vulnerable pensioners from Katutura Old Age Home and the Khomasdal Old Age Home. Changemakers donated winter items like knee blankets, socks, gloves, beanies, scarves and toiletries worth N$ 20 000.00. The employees further treated the elderly […] todayJune 24, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia and City of Windhoek to Collaborate on Safety and Infrastructure Protection Telecom Namibia's CEO, Dr. Stanley Shanapinda and management visited the City of Windhoek and City Police to discuss enhancing safety and protecting telecommunications infrastructure. They plan to set up a joint task team to align strategies, focusing on deploying CCTV cameras in crime hotspots to curb theft and vandalism. Nomvula Kambinda- Telecom's spokesperson. todayJune 21, 2024 73
insert_link Namibia Social Activist Herbert Jauch Calls for Modernized Socialism Amid Rising Unemployment in Namibia Herbert Jauch, a prominent social activist, emphasized the necessity for a contemporary approach to socialism in the 21st century. According to Jauch, this updated socialism should uphold principles of equality. In the interim...Rinaani Musutua, also an activist, said this pertaining to local authority leaders earning a salary from this role. todayJune 17, 2024 62
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua on Electricity Tariff Increases Windhoek, Namibia – The Basic Income Grant Coalition, represented by Rinaani Musutua, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed tariff increases by the City of Windhoek. These increases, which encompass essential services such as water and electricity, are currently under review by the Electricity Control Board (ECB). Economic Hardship and Mismanagement Rinaani Musutua highlighted the financial struggles faced by many Namibians, stating that this is not the appropriate time […] todayJune 10, 2024 19
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee’s Shaun Gariseb on Electricity Tariff Increase Request to The Electricity Control Board Katutura, Windhoek – The Katutura Residents Committee, led by Shaun Gariseb, has taken a firm stance against the proposed 10% electricity tariff increase by the City of Windhoek. This objection comes in accordance with the Electricity Act 4 of 2007, section 43 of the Electricity Regulations, as amended by Government Notice 158 of 2020, which came into force on July 22, 2020. Objections and Legal Framework Shaun Gariseb, representing […] todayJune 10, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia City Residents Actively Oppose Windhoek Electricity Tariff Hike Request to ECB Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee, is taking a stand against the proposed electricity tariff increase in Windhoek. In adherence to the Electricity Act and regulations, Gariseb recently lodged objections with the Electricity Control Board. He argues that the proposed 10% hike, put forward by the City of Windhoek, fails to consider the economic hardships facing residents. From the Civic organization BasicIncome Grant Coalition, Rinaani Musutua weighs in. […] todayJune 10, 2024 51