Keetmanshoop's electricity company wants 148.2 million dollars for next year. The budget represents a 17 percent jump from the current spending plan. Lee Mwemba leads the electricity unit and explained the money breakdown to community leaders. Most funds will pay NamPower and other national electricity groups. Salary costs take another chunk of the proposed budget.
The company earned 122 million dollars during the past financial year. Officials plan major network upgrades and automation improvements across the city. Street light installation projects will receive one million dollars from the total budget. Municipal surcharge fees account for about six million dollars of spending. Electric grid improvements need 27 million dollars to complete properly.
Electricity rates might increase by six percent for local customers. Mwemba stressed that rate changes remain under review and could shift. The Electricity Control Board must approve any price adjustments before implementation. Mayor Annalise Knaus thanked regulators for keeping recent increases moderate. She wants affordable power that maintains reliable service for residents.
The company earned 122 million dollars during the past financial year. Officials plan major network upgrades and automation improvements across the city. Street light installation projects will receive one million dollars from the total budget. Municipal surcharge fees account for about six million dollars of spending. Electric grid improvements need 27 million dollars to complete properly.
Electricity rates might increase by six percent for local customers. Mwemba stressed that rate changes remain under review and could shift. The Electricity Control Board must approve any price adjustments before implementation. Mayor Annalise Knaus thanked regulators for keeping recent increases moderate. She wants affordable power that maintains reliable service for residents.
