Namibians Grow More Dissatisfied With Govt’s Efforts On Electricity Provision

Fewer than four in 10 citizens enjoy a reliable supply of power.

Key findings

• Six in 10 Namibians (60%) live in zones served by the national electricity grid. o But only 40% of rural residents are within reach of the grid, compared to nearly twice as many urban residents (78%).
• Fewer than half (48%) of Namibians live in households that are connected to the national power grid.
• Among those who are connected to the grid, more than three-fourths (77%) say their electricity works “most of the time”…