Robert Kahimise – Windhoek Observer

06 Oct

Namibia takes non-profit stance in electricity supply sector

ObserverNational NewsElectricity Control Board (ECB), Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA), Robert Kahimise

Niël Terblanché The government has reiterated that it does not intend to profit from the electricity sector, aiming instead to ensure the industry is affordable, reliable, and self-sustaining. This message was delivered by Robert Kahimise, chief executive officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), during the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA) media briefing in Windhoek. “The electricity industry faces challenges in balancing affordability, reliability, and sustainability, all while remaining financially viable,” Kahimise said. He reiterated that the government’s goal, through regulatory mechanisms, is not to profit but to subsidize costs where necessary and maintain an efficient and…

20 Jul

ECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors

ObserverNational NewsECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors, Robert Kahimise

Martin Endjala The Electricity Control Board has expressed disappointment with 37 distribution licensees who have not yet applied for the review of their tariffs while the deadline of the end of July is closing in. “It is very disheartening that we have to do their work for them. If applications are not received by the end of July, we will review them using our available data for each licensee and issue revised tariffs by the end of August,” the ECB’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise said during a media briefing yesterday. Kahimise provided clarity on how Nampower’s bulk customers applied…

08 Sep

City of Windhoek hunting for CEO

ObserverObserver MoneyChief Executive Officer, City of Windhoek, City Police Chief Abraham Kanime, Robert Kahimise

Kandjemuni Kamuiiri THE City of Windhoek is compiling a shortlist of candidates for the vacant Chief Executive Officer (CEO)’s position. Interestingly former CEO, Robert Kahimise, who quit the job to join the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED), thereby creating the vacancy, has also reportedly been shortlisted. Another aspiring returnee to municipality employment is former City Police Chief Abraham Kanime, who has a pending case in court for his return to his old job. Ironically Kanime and Kahimise had an acrimonious relationship during their previous tenures at the council. Council Spokesperson, Harold Akwenye, informs the Windhoek Observer that the applications…

30 Oct

Kahimise leaves tomorrow

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Andrew Kathindi City of Windhoek (CoW) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Kahimise is set to end his tumultuous relationship with the city tomorrow after four years at the helm. This comes after the CoW executive revealed that he had not been engaged to reconsider his resignation. "The decision to leave tomorrow (Friday) is final. Tomorrow is my last day," he said. Quizzed on whether any regional executive committee members or councilors had approached him, Kahimise told Windhoek Observer, “No.” This comes as the CEO previously hinted that he would be willing to stay on if asked to by council and…

23 Oct

Kahimise open to staying at CoW …as his departure day looms

ObserverObserver MoneyCity of Windhoek (CoW), Robert Kahimise, Windhoek Mayor Fransina Kahungu

Andrew Kathindi The outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City of Windhoek (CoW), Robert Kahimise says he may consider staying on as head of the municipality should council engage him, subject to certain conditions. This follows media reports that stated that the Swapo Khomas regional executive committee was trying to get CoW councilors to convince Kahimise to stay on. Quizzed on whether he would consider the opportunity to stay on should he be approached by Windhoek municipality councilors, the CEO left the door open. “That depends. I’ve handed in my notice, I’m serving my notice up to end of…

05 Aug

Kahimise offered CENORED top job

ObserverObserver MoneyCentral Northern Electricity Distributor (CENORED), City of Windhoek, Robert Kahimise

Staff Writer City of Windhoek Chief Executive Offer, Robert Kahimise has been offered the Central Northern Electricity Distributor (CENORED) top job, a move which could find the municipality without a head if he takes up the offer. The development comes as Kahimise has had a turbulent time as CEO of the municipality, a position which could play a key part in his decision on whether to take up the CENORED offer. “I did receive an offer but I have not resigned,” he told the Windhoek Observer. When quizzed if he planned to take up the offer, Kahimise was tightlipped. “I…

04 May

Kahimise, Council showdown looms

ObserverObserver MoneyAbraham Kanime, City of Windhoek, City Police Chief, Robert Kahimise

Staff Writer A legal showdown is looming between the City of Windhoek and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robert Kahimise as the latter has threatened to take legal action over Wednesday’s council decision to reappoint City Police Chief, Abraham Kanime to a three year contract without following set procedures. This comes as the council took the unprecedented decision to appoint an acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to preside over the Kahimise appointment, despite the substantive CEO being in office. This is a move which has caused even more fractions between the CEO and the 15-member council dominated by the ruling…

06 Apr

Free water will cost CoW millions

ObserverObserver MoneyCity of Windhoek, Robert Kahimise

The reconnection of running water for many cash-strapped Windhoek residents, especially those living in the burgeoning informal settlements surrounding the capital, is expected to cost the city an estimated N$8.9 million, according to the Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise. Kahimise made the announcement this week during a media conference in the council chambers. He said the council approved an emergency response plan to help mitigate the risks associated with the virus. The measure will also benefit about 1 200 taps or households of clients who were disconnected for non-payment. Around 18 water tanks have been deployed strategically at various locations…