Pensioners are disappointed with the N$200 increment announced, as they were expecting more.

The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, expressed hopes last year for a possible increment of between N$2,000 and N$3,000 in the old age grand.

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, while tabling the National Budget in Parliament, announced an increment of only N$200 for pensioners. 

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has helped electrify 10 houses of pensioners at Otjiwarongo's informal settlements.

Otjiwarongo councillor Marlene Mbakera says the initiative aims to meet sustainable development goals 1 and 10, which speak to poverty and inequality reduction.

The initiative targets connecting 60 households, should funds permit.

Most pensioners in the settlements live with school-going children.

A total of N$150,000 is needed to fully roll out the connection.

The connection has become a relief to the pensioners.