Simson Haulofu — managing director of Namibia Power Corporation, who encouraged graduates to pursue entrepreneurship at an April 2026 ceremony.
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The Namibian
Simson Haulofu says NamPower applied for 8.4% tariff increase, not required 30.4%
“He says NamPower requires an increase of 30.4%, however, the utility has not applied for this level of adjustment because it recognises that such an increase would be unaffordable for many customers and could have wider negative consequences.”
‘Everything’s going up except salaries’The Namibian
Simson Haulofu revealed that 14 local authorities have breached repayment arrangements totalling about N$635.3 million
“In a letter dated 23 April this year to control board chief executive Robert Kahimise, NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu reveals that 14 local authorities have breached repayment arrangements totalling about N$635.3 million.”
Shock as NamPower sparks N$1bn debt rowThe Namibian
Simson Haulofu says the 'Anna' project creates an opportunity to share resources effectively
“NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says the 'Anna' project creates an opportunity to share resources effectively.”
Namibia funds N$4 billion power link with AngolaThe Namibian
NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says company is happy to list on NSX
“NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says the company is happy to list on the NSX.”
NamPower lists N$5 billion on NSXNew Era
NamPower MD Simson Haulofu said project presents practical and forward-looking solution for energy resource sharing
“At the same event, NamPower MD Simson Haulofu said the project presents a practical and forward-looking solution, creating an opportunity to optimise and share our respective energy resources more effectively.”
Nam pins hope on energy sector … Angola, Namibia ink N$940m power pactThe Namibian
NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu said project presents practical and forward-looking solution for optimising energy resources
“At the same event NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu said the project presents a practical and forward-looking solution, creating an opportunity to optimise and share our respective energy resources more effectively.”
Namibia, Angola launch N$941 million power projectThe Namibian
Managing director Simson Haulofu encouraged graduates to move away from relying on traditional employment
“Speaking at a graduation ceremony held in Windhoek last Thursday, managing director Simson Haulofu encouraged graduates to move away from relying solely on traditional employment.”
Graduates pushed towards entrepreneurshipThe Namibian
NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says Namibia's paralympians rarely disappoint when competing internationally
“NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says Namibia's paralympians rarely disappoint when competing internationally.”
NamPower rewards paralympic starsThe Namibian
NamPower's managing director Simson Haulofu says the company will maintain pace with Namibia's evolving electricity needs
“NamPower's managing director Simson Haulofu says the company will be able to maintain pace with the country's evolving and increasing electricity needs.”
Local experts welcome N$2,6 billion WorldBank loanThe Namibian
NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says the company will continuously strive to deliver sustainable security of supply and least-cost tariff structure
“NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu says the company "will continuously strive to deliver sustainable security of supply and a least-cost tariff structure that supports economic growth and maintains its financial sustainability".”
NamPower unprofitable and breaches debt agreementsNamibians 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.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia Power Corporation has asked the Electricity Control Board to intervene in efforts to recover N$1 billion owed by local state entities and Angola's power utility for electricity. NamPower says 14 local authorities have breached repayment arrangements totalling about N$635.3 million, and prolonged non-payment could undermine the security of the country's electricity supply.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian and Angolan governments have finalised a N$4-billion agreement to build the Angola-Namibia Interconnector, a 160km transmission line linking Angola to the Southern African Power Pool for the first time. Namibia is solely financing the project through its National Energy Fund and expects to receive 300MW of firm power.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Power Corporation successfully listed its N$5-billion domestic medium-term note programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange, in partnership with Cirrus Securities and Nedbank Namibia. The programme allows NamPower to issue a range of notes, including green and sustainable notes, to fund strategic projects while contributing to Namibia's financial sector development.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Angola signed a power purchase agreement and joint development agreement for the Angola-Namibia Power Transmission Interconnector Project (ANNA), estimated to cost about N$941 million and scheduled for completion in 2029. The 166-kilometre transmission line will link the Kunene substation in Namibia to the Cahama substation in Angola, with an initially projected capacity of up to 500 MW to enhance power system reliability and regional energy trade.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and Angola have signed agreements to advance the Angola-Namibia Power Transmission Interconnector Project (Anna), a N$941 million infrastructure project scheduled for completion in 2029. The project will construct a 166-kilometre, 400 kV transmission line linking Kunene and Cahama substations, with capacity of up to 500 MW, aimed at enhancing power system reliability and regional energy trade.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
At a graduation ceremony in Windhoek, NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu encouraged 26 graduates to pursue entrepreneurship and job creation rather than relying on traditional employment, emphasising that vocational training and skills development are essential to reducing poverty and spurring economic growth. Officials from the Namibia Training Authority stressed that TVET empowers individuals to create employment and build resilience in sectors critical to Namibia's economy.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →