insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek issues deadline for prepaid meter update The City of Windhoek is updating all pre-paid electricity meters in Windhoek and is asking members of the public to cooperate with it’s officials. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says that the current prepaid meter system will expire on 24 November 2024 and a token change is needed to keep all the pre-paid meters working after this date. today22 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eskom Addresses Power Outages in Karoo Due to Severe Weather Conditions Eskom is actively working to restore electricity supply in parts of the Karoo affected by severe weather conditions last Saturday. The outage, impacting areas such as Sutherland, Roggeveld, and Ladismith, is anticipated to be resolved by next Thursday. Eskom's major engineering teams from the Western and Eastern Cape are on-site, working tirelessly to rebuild damaged infrastructure caused by gale-force winds and heavy rain. The utility apologizes for any inconvenience caused […] today9 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eskom Extends Load-Limiting Project to Gauteng to Mitigate Load-Shedding Challenges In response to ongoing challenges posed by load-shedding, Eskom has expanded its load-limiting project to Gauteng following a successful pilot in Fourways. The initiative, designed to optimize electricity consumption during load-shedding stages one to four, focuses on areas equipped with smart meters, enabling remote control of electricity capacity. Eskom spokesperson Amanda Qithi explained that customers in these areas will receive prompts to reduce consumption an hour before load-shedding, ensuring continued […] today2 February, 2024
