Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb is concerned about NamPower's proposed bulk tariffs of over 17%, saying the increase will have a negative impact on vendors who will be forced to mark up their prices.

Cenored and Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited have agreed to reduce the current electricity tariff from 1.96 kilowatts to 1.34 kilowatts, effective next March.

At present, only about 57% of Namibia has access to electricity due to high tariffs.