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Never miss a beat on tech, startups, and business news from across Africa with the best of journalism. Namibia’s state-owned utility, NamPower, has completed the 54-megawatt (MW) Anixas II Power Station, set to be inaugurated on February 21 in Walvis Bay to enhance the country’s electricity supply.
Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun digest you can trust. Namibia’s state-owned utility, NamPower, has completed the 54-megawatt (MW) Anixas II Power Station, set to be inaugurated on February 21 in Walvis Bay to enhance the country’s electricity supply.
By investing in domestic power generation infrastructure, Namibia aims to create a more resilient energy system capable of supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life for its citizens. Never miss a beat on tech, startups, and business news from across Africa with the best of journalism.
The launch of Anixas II comes at a critical time for Namibia, as the country seeks to meet rising electricity demand driven by population growth, urbanization, and industrial development. The Anixas II power station will complement Namibia’s renewable energy push even as the country constructs wind farms.
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