Gambia is Seeking a Public-Private Partnership to Develop a 50 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project.
Nawec and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) have issued a tender for a 50 MW solar PV facility with battery storage in Soma, part of a larger 150 MW solar initiative, aiming to select an independent power producer (IPP) through a public-private partnership.
The Commission On State-owned Enterprise Has Imposed a Significant 5% Salary Reduction on NAWEC Staff, Underscoring The Gravity of The Underperformance.
The Commission on State-owned Enterprises has mandated a 5% workforce reduction at the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) due to failing to meet 2021-2022 Key Performance Indicators, with NAWEC achieving only 30% and 20% of targets respectively.
Unfair Recommendation on NAWEC Staff
In 2023, the government signed performance contracts with seven SOEs and established an SOE Commission, which in 2024 reported NAWEC’s failure to meet performance targets, unfairly recommending salary deductions for all staff rather than holding top management accountable for the underperformance, highlighting a need for transparency and equitable responsibility distribution.
PEC committee concludes public probing on NAWEC water supply in Bundung
By Mustapha Jallow Public Enterprise Committee (PAC) members for the National Assembly have just concluded a public hearing on the NAWEC water supply in Bundung. The committee’s probing commenced on November 7th, 2023, and aims to investigate the effectiveness and accessibility of the water company in terms of water supply across the country. The Bundung
