GOBABIS MOVES TO PREPAID WATER AND POWER METERS

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The Gobabis municipality has commenced the transition from conventional meters for both water and electricity to pre-paid meters.

This exercise is done to help it meet the municipality's financial obligations with bulk service providers such as NamPower and NamWater.

BOTSWANA LAUNCHES 500MW SOLAR POWER PROJECT

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Botswana has launched a 500MW solar photovoltaic plant alongside a 500MWh battery energy storage system in the Ngamiland District. This project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imports and position Botswana as a net electricity exporter by 2030.

SADC URGES FAST-TRACK OF ANGOLA-NAMIBIA POWER LINK

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for the rapid conclusion of financing negotiations for the Angolan portion of the Angola/Namibia Power Interconnector. This project involves constructing a 166km, 440kV transmission line linking the Kunene substation in Namibia to Cahama in Angola.

Namibia imports most of its electricity

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Namibia produces only about 40 percent of its own electricity, while the remaining percentage is being imported.  

This was announced by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the official launch of the Namibia Impact Mission 300.  

Tsumkwe development hindered by poor services

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Residents of Tsumkwe in the Otjozondjupa Region say poor road infrastructure, an unstable electricity supply and weak network coverage continue to hinder development in the area.

They spoke to NBC News about their daily struggles and hopes for improvement. 

Gobabis to introduce prepaid water and electricity by 2026

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The Gobabis Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, is set to roll out prepaid water and electricity provision to its residents; these projects should be completed before the end of the 2025/2026 financial year. 

ECB CEO Kahimise praises progress on Diaz Wind Farm construction

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO, Robert Kahimise, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction work progress of the Diaz Wind Farm. 

InnoSun, a subsidiary of French company InnoVent, is currently constructing the wind farm for N$1.8 billion. 

Erongo RED launches Mobile App for easier access to services

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The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor, Erongo RED, has launched a mobile application that allows customers to buy electricity, pay their accounts, report faults, and access key services anytime.

A Namibian software designer developed the mobile application under an agreement with the MTC.