On Friday, 29 July 2022, Erongo RED connected 107 houses at the Kapekaha informal settlement located at the outskirts of Ozondje suburb in Omaruru. Speaking at the event, Honourable Benitha Imbamba who represented the Governor of Erongo Region, Honourable Neville Andre said “Rural electrification needs to be intensified to ensure that a greater number of participants in this most extraordinary commodity is reached. However, in order for this to be attained, the push from behind is needed to expedite accessibility

On Friday, 08 April 2022, the Finance & Administration Business unit, under the Procurement Division hosted an information session with the BEE and SME Suppliers. The session aimed to share information about the company’s bidding procedures as well as the tender application process. Welcoming the stakeholders at the event on behalf of the CEO, was Erongo RED’s Corporate Communication and Marketing Specialist, Mr. Benjamin Nangombe. “The purpose of the event is to strengthen our existing relationship and also forge new

Erongo RED through its Corporate Communication & Marketing section hosted an induction meeting for the newly elected Consumer Liaison Committee members on Thursday, 24 March 2022 at its Head Office. The Consumer Liaison Committee (CLC) was established with the aim to provide a forum for discussions, consultation, advice and feedback to the Management of Erongo RED on matters of common concern, interest and to exchange information and views. The Committee also gives inputs and direction on policies and procedures on

On Friday, 11 March 2022 at an award ceremony held in Windhoek, Erongo RED was awarded three PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Awards (1st overall) in the categories of Electricity Providers, Companies/institutions doing most for economic empowerment and Companies/institutions providing the best customer service to the public respectively. This is the 12th consecutive year that Erongo RED has been receiving PMR Excellence awards in various categories. The awards received serves as a testimony of the company’s dedication towards excellent service delivery and

On Wednesday, 06 October 2021, Erongo RED inaugurated 60 electrified houses at the Saamstaan Informal Settlement in Usakos. Speaking at the event, the Governor of Erongo Region, Honourable Neville Andre said ‘‘rural electrification is part of the Government's economic development policy to expand the electricity supply infrastructure to rural areas to improve the socio-economic conditions of Namibia citizens and to create the necessary incentives for economic development in the targeted areas. We are still committed to expanding electricity service to

Erongo RED announced an increase in the electricity tariffs for the 2021/2022 financial year at a press conference held at its Head Office on Tuesday, 14 September 2021. Speaking at the press conference, the Erongo RED’s Chief Executive Officer, Fessor Mbango said that in April 2021, the Electricity Control Board (ECB) announced that NamPower’s average tariff would increase from N$1.65 to N$1.69 per kilowatt-hour for the 2021/2022 financial year. Subsequently, Erongo RED submitted an application to the Electricity Control Board

On Thursday, 20 May 2021, Erongo RED connected 94 homes at the informal settlement areas near Uis and Okombahe respectively. In Tatamutsi 85 houses were connected whilst 9 houses that were electrified in Goagomes. Goagomes is an informal settlement located on the outskirts of Okombahe. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Honourable Tom Alweendo said ‘‘I am glad and encouraged that companies like Erongo RED have taken up the call and are working with the Ministry

On Thursday, 30 July 2020, the Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo RED) announced a weighted average tariff adjustment of -1.6% in compliance with approval from the Electricity Control Board (ECB). Speaking at the media briefing, the Chief Executive Officer of Erongo RED, Fessor Mbango said that NamPower announced an average tariff adjustment of 0% countrywide in April 2020. Subsequently, Erongo RED submitted an application to the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for a -1.6% tariff adjustment for 2020/2021. The ECB reviewed

On Tuesday, 07 April 2020, Erongo RED pledged to avail N$1 million towards the fight against COVID-19. The N$200 000 of the sponsorship will be directed to the National Disaster Fund. The remaining N$800 000 will be directed towards regional efforts to combat the virus. Speaking at the press conference, the Chief Executive Officer of Erongo RED, Fessor Mbango said that the N$800 000 will be used towards assisting vulnerable communities, particularly in relation to ensuring access to sanitation such