Power prices in North go up

THE Northern Electricity Distribution Company (Nored) has increased its electricity tariffs by 7,6 per cent.

Public Relation Officer Frans Niikondo announced last week that the increase was effective from July 1. Niikondo said the increase by bulk supplier, NamPower, had necessitated that Nored adjust its tariffs accordingly.Niikondo told The Namibian that up to June 30, pre-paid customers in Nored areas paid 57c a unit.With the 7,6 per cent increase, they would be required to pay 62c a a unit.There will also be an increase in price for conventional users.Niikondo said any enquiries should be directed to 065-233800 or 0811294511 while their fax is 065/231953 or e-mail:info@nored.com.naNiikondo said the increase by bulk supplier, NamPower, had necessitated that Nored adjust its tariffs accordingly.Niikondo told The Namibian that up to June 30, pre-paid customers in Nored areas paid 57c a unit.With the 7,6 per cent increase, they would be required to pay 62c a a unit.There will also be an increase in price for conventional users.Niikondo said any enquiries should be directed to 065-233800 or 0811294511 while their fax is 065/231953 or e-mail:info@nored.com.na