Electricity for backyard families is a basic right.

Councillor Jonathan Cupido has tabled a motion to ensure safe, lawful prepaid meters for backyard dwellers on City‑owned properties. This is not politics, it’s about compliance, safety, and human dignity.⚡🏠

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Nearly 200 Households Receive Electricity At Nkurenkuru Extension 10 [Namibian] Nearly 200 households at Nkurenkuru Extension 10, Kakuro village, now have electricity.

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Govt promises power for all Kavango West houses  Erasmus Shalihaxwe The government has pledged to electrify every household in Kavango West within 14 years. This means by 2039 houses in the region would be connected to the grid.  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Natangue Ithete made the commitment on Thursday at Nkurenkuru during the commissioning of joint electrification projects in the region.  In April, the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy announced plans to electrify more than 400,000 homes by 2040. For the 2025/26 financial year, the government allocated N$281 million to this goal, with N$251 million from the national treasury and N$30 million from the National Energy Fund. “I am giving you my word that in 14 years’ time, all households will have electricity. This is our vision, and we will not stop until it is achieved,” he said. This week’s inauguration connected 195 households in Nkurenkuru, while 80 households in Sikondo village also benefited. He said the government is working to move the area from the darkness of underdevelopment to the light of opportunity. “This region has challenges that reach many families, with little opportunity for industries or jobs. The absence of proper infrastructure such as roads, clean water, and above all, electricity has made daily life difficult. These are some of the darknesses the government is addressing. I hope that the electricity that was switched on is the beginning of progress and a symbol of a new beginning for Nkurenkuru and the whole region,” he said. Ithete said electricity will power schools, clinics, homes, and small businesses.  “It is the light that will help our children learn, the power that will help our clinics save lives, and the energy that will drive small businesses and industries. It is the step forward that Kavango West has been waiting for. Electricity is here; now it is up to us to use it wisely, to educate, to innovate, to build industries, and to protect our environment,” he said. He described electricity as a gift that connects people with opportunities and helps communities grow but also warned about its dangers. “Careless handling of electrical wires, overloading plugs, or leaving appliances unattended can lead to serious injuries, fires, or even loss of life. Use electricity with caution to save lives, report copper wire theft, and pay your bills on time,” he urged. Ithete called on residents to play their part in transforming Kavango West.  “Together, we can transform Kavango West from a region of potential into a region of prosperity by each of us playing our roles and bringing in our contributions. We look forward to coming back to electrifying those not included in this round soon,” he said.

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Okarupuka residents in Okakarara urge authorities to supply electricity Okarupuka residents in Okakarara urge authorities to supply electricity NBC Online Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:32

#ElectricityForAll #Okarupuka #Okakarara #CommunitySupport #LivingStandards

Kefauver and TVA, Part 2: Ike and Dixon-Yates Estes Kefauver successfully rescued the TVA from Kenneth McKellar’s whims. But could he save it from Ike and the threat of privatization?

Kefauver (correctly) saw this as an attempt to undermine TVA, and held hearings on the contract (known as Dixon-Yates) for the private plant. Kefauver won, forcing Ike to cancel the contract.

Story here:

#skystorians #history #polisky #tva #electricityforall

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Logo of the Tennessee Valley Authority at its headquarters in Knoxville.

TVA headquarters building in Knoxville.

Hey, hey, it’s the TVA!

Here’s the Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters building, located in Knoxville. Kefauver was a staunch advocate of the public power utility throughout his career.

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Kauma highlights Rundu’s growth amid population rise Kauma highlights Rundu’s growth amid population rise NBC Online Tue, 05/13/2025 - 19:23

#Rundu #PopulationGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #Namibia #ElectricityForAll

Powering rural futures with clean energy The transition from conventional energy use to modern-day energy use has proven to be a significant challenge in rural areas. It is a fact that modern-day technologies and resources are deemed luxuries in rural settings due to the economic factor that separates urban and rural landscapes. How should we accelerate the growth and development of rural areas with the deployment of renewable energy? How long would the process take to upscale and upgrade the rural areas with clean and sustainable energy? Is there a possible strategy to increase or implement economic activity within these areas to foster sustainability? Is there a viable business case aimed at investors to venture into the establishment of stand-alone solar energy systems or microgrids that would project an attractive return on investment? These are some of the burning questions one needs to ask to derive a workable solution. If the country wishes to electrify and increase economic activity in these areas, the main question would then be to ask whether it is feasible to employ the grid in areas with little to no economic activity. The answer would be to look at alternative energy sources which could be offered/sold as a service in these rural communities. Once these systems are established there needs to be a focus on implementing economic initiatives in these areas to foster sustainability. Loose-standing energy docks may be deployed in rural areas by the regional or town councils or by local entrepreneurs who could lease these energy systems on a lease-to-own agreement or alternatively offer them as a service for energy generation. However, the flow of energy or the adjustment of an energy tariff relative to the production of their energy service is deemed as the sale of electricity, therefore, it warrants the service provider to acquire an energy generation licence from the Electricity Control Board. Potentially, renewable energy could generate direct jobs in areas with limited employment opportunities. The jobs created could range from the maintenance and the utilisation of electrical appliances like refrigeration that it used to store fresh produce. However, a large portion of long-term jobs are indirect, since the renewable energy supply chain requires specialised services from the upstream of manufacturing. Having a coherent framework and firm policy support should justify the transition from conventional energy which is imported to rather generating clean and reliable energy that could trigger economic development in rural areas. Can renewable energy really develop rural communities? This is a question that needs to be explored. On a surface level renewable energy does not automatically create employment opportunities, however, it does create and sustain local revenue, capacity building and local empowerment in addition to affordable and reliable energy. The challenge faced is that economic development is usually lower than forecast. Therefore, it should be recommended that rural communities and policymakers should involve a much larger audience of stakeholder engagement by undertaking a collective action plan to stimulate sustainable development and improve local support. The quality of life in rural areas is adversely affected due to the use of conventional energy methods. The reality is that availability and affordability are common factors that obstruct economic development in rural settings. Conventional fuels are limited to a few applications, therefore, they cannot produce mechanical power and electricity sufficient for the betterment of other aspects of life, which include employment and education. The adverse impact of the lack thereof is mainly felt by women and children. Transforming Namibia into a world-class example of renewable energy deployment depends on policy support. Reimagining Namibia as a country with economic equality should be a collective objective of all the stakeholders. Empowering Namibians in rural areas with basic living commodities such as lighting could be part of the initial phases of implementation upon which social and economic inequality is tackled. We as a nation need to embrace the fact that it is a challenge to electrify and meet the energy requirements of rural areas, particularly remote villages in demographic areas that would not receive the national energy network soon. However, we as a nation should remain optimistic and we should leverage the opportunities presented to us. * Lilongeni Unoovene is a renewable energy consultant. The post Powering rural futures with clean energy appeared first on The Namibian.

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Grashoek residents demand electricity and farmland for livestock Grashoek residents demand electricity and farmland for livestock NBC Online Thu, 03/27/2025 - 18:37

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Sikondo village secures electricity after decades in the dark Sikondo village secures electricity after decades in the dark NBC Online Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:00

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The GOOD Party recently took a stand against Cape Town’s unfair electricity tariff hikes, which resulted in residents being overcharged by at least R660 million over the past two years.

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