Aupindi criticises NamPower’s 17.44% tariff hike proposal
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Swapo Party MP Tobie Aupindi has criticised NamPower's proposed 17.44% electricity tariff increase and called for a more transparent, realistic, and consumer-friendly approach.
Swapo Party MP Tobie Aupindi has criticised NamPower's proposed 17.44% electricity tariff increase and called for a more transparent, realistic, and consumer-friendly approach.
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Electricity Pricing and Financial Modelings Senior Manager at NamPower, Christo Visser, says the 17.44% they applied from the electricity control board is 33% below their operational cost.
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