Power Outage Affects Okongo Town as NamPower Works on Restoration. Residents of Okongo town and surrounding areas are experiencing a power outage following a fault on the Okatope-Okongo 66kV power line. The outage, which began at 15:22 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, has impacted the region, with NamPower technicians currently working to resolve the issue.
In a public notice issued by NamPower on February 13, the power utility company informed customers of the situation and assured them that efforts are underway to restore supply as soon as possible. The outage was attributed to a system trip on the affected power line. However, no estimated time for full restoration has been provided
NamPower has urged the public to exercise caution during the outage, advising residents to treat all power lines and electrical points as live at all times. This precautionary measure is essential, as power can be restored without prior warning.
The company has apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured affected residents that their technicians are attending to the issue. Further updates will be provided as work progresses to restore normal electricity supply to Okongo and nearby areas.