2008-Jul-25 - Transformer fault caused blackouts

Ndangi Katoma told The Namibian that the city lost one transformer and had to shift the entire load to other transformers.

He added that if everything went well and spares were found, thetransformer could be fixed in a day or two.

On Tuesday, NamPower announced that load shedding could be expectedbecause of a shortage of electricity, and some residents who phonedThe Namibian on Tuesday night thought that was happening.

But Katoma said the City had not been requested to implement powerrationing yet.

Power cuts were experienced in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek West and asection of Avis.