Also known as: NamPower · NPV · Namibia Power Corporation Limited
Namibia Power Corporation — operates the country's high-voltage electricity backbone and conducts maintenance on infrastructure serving towns like Mariental.
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New Era
NamPower applied for 8.4% increase in bulk electricity tariff for 2026/2027
“The tariff adjustment follows NamPower's application to the ECB for an 8.4% increase in its bulk electricity tariff for the same financial year.”
Windhoek’s residents get electric shock… tariffs up by 3.6%The Namibian
Namibia Power Corporation's transmission network was rated satisfactory with low risk across the board
“The Namibia Power Corporation's transmission network, audited in the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto regions, was the only category rated satisfactory with low risk across the board.”
ECB threatens to strip electricity licences of underperforming councilsWindhoek Observer
NamPower's transmission network was found to be in satisfactory condition with adequate capacity
“NamPower's transmission network was found to be in a satisfactory condition, with adequate capacity to manage network operations and maintenance.”
ECB rates most electricity infrastructure poorWindhoek Observer
NamPower is constructing a power plant at Tsumeb expected to use about 250,000 tonnes of wood chips annually
“He also pointed to developments outside the charcoal industry that could increase the utilisation of woody biomass, saying NamPower is constructing a power plant at Tsumeb that is expected to use about 250 000 tonnes of wood chips annually.”
MEFT rejects Schlettwein’s claims that charcoal threatens biodiversityThe Namibian
Namibia Power Corporation will conduct maintenance on all high-voltage equipment
“Mariental residents will be without electricity for 10 hours on Sunday to enable the Namibia Power Corporation to conduct maintenance on all high-voltage equipment.”
Mariental to face 10-hour power outage on SundayNamibian Sun
NamPower re-advertised the managing director position after limited applications
“NamPower has re-advertised the managing director position after receiving a limited number of applications during the initial recruitment period.”
NamPower re-advertises MD post after limited responseNamibian Sun
NamPower has appointed Visions Consulting to administer executive recruitment process
“NamPower has appointed Visions Consulting to independently administer the executive recruitment process in accordance with company policy and governance principles.”
NamPower re-advertises MD post after limited responseWindhoek Observer
NamPower collaborated with Deep Yellow on detailed design activities for 220 kV grid connection
“Detailed design activities have advanced for the 220 kV grid connection in collaboration with NamPower.”
Nedbank Limited advances steps to finance Tumas ProjectInformanté
NamPower is collaborating with ECB on assessing available transmission capacity
“He added that the ECB, in collaboration with NamPower, is currently assessing the available transmission capacity and is therefore discouraging the submission of new licence applications for export purposes until further notice.”
Temporary ban placed on electricity export licencesThe Namibian
Namibia Power Corporation managing director Simson Haulofu says the utility acknowledges and recognises households and businesses' concerns and financial pressure from tariff increases
“Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) managing director Simson Haulofu says the utility acknowledges households and businesses' concerns and recognises that any increase in electricity tariffs adds to financial pressure.”
‘Everything’s going up except salaries’The City of Windhoek has announced a 3.6% average electricity tariff increase for households, businesses and institutions, effective 1 September 2026, following ECB approval. The adjustment aims to support maintenance and improvement of the municipality's electricity infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has announced a 3.6% average electricity tariff increase for households, businesses and institutions, effective 1 September 2026, following ECB approval. The adjustment aims to support maintenance and improvement of the municipality's electricity infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
The Electricity Control Board, with EU support, has launched the Embedded Generation Application Platform to streamline applications for embedded generation systems below 500 kilovolt-amperes. The ECB CEO described the platform as part of Namibia's fundamental electricity sector transformation, reflecting growing confidence in the country's energy future and supporting national goals for energy security and diversification.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Electricity Control Board reports that Namibia's high-voltage backbone operated by NamPower is well maintained and reliable, but distribution networks delivering power to homes and businesses need improvement, according to findings in the 2024/2025 National Electricity Infrastructure Status Report.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Electricity Control Board has warned it will revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and transfer networks to operators with proven capacity, following an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia's power infrastructure. The audit of nine distribution licensees found most networks rated poor due to inadequate safety code implementation and substandard maintenance, with ||Kharas, Hardap, and Omaheke regions carrying the highest compliance risk.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An Electricity Control Board audit of Namibia's electricity distribution infrastructure found that most regions have poor infrastructure, with //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke facing high risk of continued non-compliance. Only Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions were classified as satisfactory.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Solar Revolving Fund under the Ministry of Mines and Energy financed electrification of 41 households in Oshikoto Region during the 2025/26 financial year—32 via solar systems at N$1.5 million and 9 via national grid connections at N$261,000. NamPower also connected grid-based electricity to 12 schools in the region, while connection costs and tariffs remain barriers to rural electrification.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has rejected former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein's claims that large-scale charcoal production threatens biodiversity, arguing instead that sustainable bush control can restore degraded rangelands and improve wildlife habitats. Schlettwein warned that removal of woody vegetation for charcoal could result in loss of tree and shrub-associated species, though the ministry countered that bush encroachment itself poses significant consequences for biodiversity and agricultural productivity.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mariental residents will be without electricity from 07h00 to 17h00 on Sunday as the Namibia Power Corporation conducts maintenance on high-voltage equipment affecting the entire town. Residents and businesses are urged to prepare, and power supply must be treated as live throughout the outage.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPower has re-advertised its managing director position after receiving a limited number of applications in the initial recruitment round, with the new application deadline set for 28 August. Applications from the first round will remain valid, and at least five senior energy-sector executives applied initially.
11 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Deep Yellow, developing the Tumas uranium project, has progressed financing with mandated lead arranger Nedbank Limited after completing an Independent Technical Expert review. The company is advancing the staged development of Tumas toward a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the last quarter of this year, with progress on power and water supply infrastructure including detailed design for grid connection and ongoing negotiations with NamWater.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Electricity Control Board has renewed a moratorium on granting generation licences for electricity export purposes, effective from 5 September 2025 for 40 months (until 5 January 2029) or until transmission network constraints are alleviated. The move is prompted by limited transmission capacity on interconnectors within South Africa, which constrains electricity exports from Namibia into the Southern African Power Pool.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibians report that expenses are rising faster than wages, forcing many to rely on side hustles and cash loans to survive. The squeeze is intensifying as electricity and municipal tariffs increase while workers' salaries remain stagnant.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Electricity Control Board approved a 3.7% bulk electricity tariff increase for NamPower effective 1 August 2026, raising the average bulk tariff to N$2.14/kWh. Windhoek residents, landlords and small business owners warn the increase will deepen financial pressure on households and businesses already struggling with rising living costs.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Electricity Control Board approved a 3.7% bulk electricity tariff increase for NamPower effective 1 August 2026, raising the average bulk tariff from N$2.06 to N$2.14 per kilowatt-hour. Windhoek residents, landlords, and small business owners say the increase will add to financial pressure as living costs rise, with some landlords warning they may need to raise rents.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian government allocated N$90 million (N$50 million from the Long Run Marginal Cost Fund and N$40 million from the National Energy Fund) to cushion consumers against higher electricity tariffs. The ECB approved a 3.7% bulk tariff increase from 1 August 2026, down from NamPower's 8.4% application, bringing the average bulk tariff to N$2.14 per kWh from N$2.06 per kWh.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) scored 20 out of 20 in IJG Securities' 2026 Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, which assessed public enterprises over five years on annual report publication, profitability, fiscal transfer reliance, and CEO stability. NamPort, Agribank, and NamibRe placed second with 19 points each, while NamPower and NamWater tied for fifth with 18 points.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian renewable energy producer Anirep nearly tripled electricity generation to 68.1GWh in the 2026 financial year following the commissioning of the 25MWp Moses Mague Garöeb Khan Solar PV Plant and refurbishment of the Otjiwarongo facility, with electricity sales climbing 60% to N$62.1 million and total revenue rising 36% to N$95.4 million. The company reported a statutory loss after recognising a N$40.2 million non-cash impairment related to goodwill and power generation assets, though it says this does not affect plant performance or cash generation.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's inflation, which peaked at 4.4% in June, is expected to moderate in the second half of 2026 following fuel price cuts in July. However, economists warn that electricity tariffs, administered price increases, and food costs pose upside risks.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The state power utility has opened applications for a managing director position based in Windhoek, closing 24 July 2026, with Visions Consulting managing recruitment. The successful candidate will lead NamPower's strategic objectives, governance, and operations under the Electricity Act of 2007.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPower chairperson Laurence Kavendjii has launched the company's 2026–2030 Integrated Strategic Development Plan, which reflects commitment to transformation, sustainability, and regional leadership in the energy sector. The plan outlines priorities aligned with Namibia's economic transformation agenda and addresses expected industrial expansion in green hydrogen, oil and gas, and mineral beneficiation.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's electricity sales in Q1 2026 increased by 2.8% year-on-year, though domestic electricity production declined by 15.3% while imports surged by 32.9%. The Electricity and Water sector recorded a 2.5% increase in real value added, with the Water subsector growing 8.5% while Electricity subsector growth slowed to 0.4%.
29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamWater announced a scheduled water supply interruption on Friday, 26 June 2026, from 14:00 to 19:00, affecting customers supplied from the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant due to a planned NamPower outage to connect a mobile substation. The outage will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality, Gross Barmen, Osona Military Base, Osona Village, Namib Poultry Industries, Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, Finkenstein, Herbothsbrick and Hosea Kutako International Airport, among other areas.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
NamPower has inaugurated a N$394 million Sekelduin Substation in Swakopmund to improve electricity supply reliability in the Erongo region, increase capacity for households, businesses, mining and tourism, and reduce power interruptions. Deputy minister Kröhne said the project strengthens energy security and supports economic development objectives outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPower has inaugurated the Sekelduin Substation near Swakopmund, describing the N$394 million project as the first fully digital substation on the African continent.
24 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NamPower is rolling out a multibillion-dollar transmission expansion programme to strengthen Namibia's electricity network and meet growing demand. The Sekelduin Substation, a N$394 million project built between July 2021 and March 2023, was inaugurated this month and is described as the first digital substation in Africa.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPower is implementing major electricity transmission projects to strengthen Namibia's power grid and support economic growth, including the N$2 billion 400kV Auas-Kokerboom Transmission Line expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2028.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Mineworkers' Union of Namibia channels members' dues through Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit) and Nam-Mic Holdings, which have grown into a N$900-million portfolio with stakes in banks, mines, hotels and other sectors. Members and their representatives say they have seen little benefit from their decades of contributions and allege lack of transparency and financial irregularities.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →