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 Business / Economics ECB to signal no rush to cut interest rates European Central Bank policymakers are expected to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and signal they are in no hurry to start slashing borrowing costs despite progress against inflation. The Frankfurt institute is tipped to pause for the third meeting in a row following a historic run of hikes to tame runaway prices, leaving the benchmark deposit rate at four percent. ECB president Christine Lagarde said last week rates had […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 8