Windhoek residents say lack of electricity fuels illegal power connections

Allexer Namundjembo

Residents and community activists say the City of Windhoek’s failure to provide adequate electricity in informal settlements has contributed to widespread illegal electricity connections, arguing that access to affordable and legal electricity would significantly reduce the practice.

Their remarks come after the municipality announced that it will begin removing illegal electricity connections in several informal settlements from September.

Havana resident Marcus Hailonga said the debate over illegal connections would not exist if residents had been provided with electricity.