Staff Reporter
THE City of Windhoek has cited a shortage of technical personnel as one of the contributing factors behind the proposed 4% weighted average electricity tariff increase.
According to the City, this shortage stems from Windhoek’s population growth of over 67% since 2011, necessitating the budgeting of new positions for the 2025/26 financial year.
Other drivers for the proposed 4% weighted average increase, according to the City of Windhoek, include the Namibian Power Corporation’s (NamPower) approved average tariff increase of 3.8%, as well as a slight rise in maintenance costs brought about by the natural expansion and growth of the city.
“As the licensed electricity distributor for the Khomas Region, the City of Windhoek has presented its proposed weighted average tariff increase of 4%. This is closely aligned with NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%. If approved by the ECB, this proposed increase would result in a 3% tariff adjustment for standard residential customers and a 1% increase for pensioners. These proposed increases are notably lower than NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%,” the City of Windhoek explained.
The City of Windhoek further assured the public of its commitment to keeping electricity prices both affordable and sustainable.
“The City of Windhoek wishes to assure the public of its continued commitment to keeping electricity prices both affordable and sustainable. This dedication is reflected in the fact that the City still maintains some of the lowest electricity tariffs in Namibia, while continuing to provide quality service across a growing urban landscape,” the City of Windhoek added.
