Namibia Power Corporation

“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.”

“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.”

“NamPower's transmission network was found to be in a satisfactory condition, with adequate capacity to manage network operations and maintenance.”

“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.”

“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.”

“NamPower has re-advertised the managing director position after receiving a limited number of applications during the initial recruitment period.”

“NamPower has appointed Visions Consulting to independently administer the executive recruitment process in accordance with company policy and governance principles.”

“Detailed design activities have advanced for the 220 kV grid connection in collaboration with NamPower.”

“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.”

“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.”