insert_link Namibia Councils owe NamPower N$912 million Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise (Photo: ECB) Local authorities, state-owned enterprises, and electricity distributors owe NamPower a combined N$912 million, according to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), with more than half of the amount linked to breached repayment agreements. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise said N$557 million relates to agreements that have not been honoured. Mariental Municipality is the largest debtor, owing N$233 million, followed by Gobabis, Karasburg, […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia ECB and Stakeholders Meet to Shape Electricity Guidelines Photo: ECB The Electricity Control Board hosted a stakeholder workshop last Friday in Swakopmund to create national guidelines for domestic load modelling and maximum demand determination. The ECB’s CEO, Robert Kahimise, emphasized that collaboration and locally grounded data are key to developing fair and effective electricity planning standards. Stakeholders reviewed the draft report and contributed to refining its methodology. The final guidelines are set for further discussion and approval during an […] today8 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia High energy costs threaten green schemes (Photo credit: africa-press.net) Green scheme managers from Kavango East and West regions, together with stakeholders, met in Rundu this week for a workshop hosted by the Electricity Control Board. The workshop aimed to identify sustainable electricity tariffs to ensure that energy costs do not undermine local food production. Local green schemes currently spend around one million dollars per month on electricity, a figure that could threaten their long-term viability. Salomo […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Residents Demand Fairness as City of Windhoek Faces Electricity Tariff Backlash By Leonard Witbeen Katutura Residents Committee representative, Shaun Gariseb, has condemned the City of Windhoek’s approach to electricity disconnections and its handling of the recent power tariff hike application, accusing the municipality of undermining legal directives and acting in bad faith. Gariseb alleges that last year, despite electricity being subsidised by government, the City of Windhoek unlawfully disconnected power to households over unpaid water bills—something he says is prohibited by […] today18 June, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ehangano lyo Electricity Control Board-ECB olya zimine endjekepo lyoo % 3.8 lyolusheno luuwindji kehangano lyo Nampower Ehangano lyo Electricity Control Board-ECB olya zimine endjekepo lyoo % 3.8 lyolusheno luuwindji kehangano lyo Nampower,shili pevi noo % dhotango dhili 17.44 dhoka kwali dhiindilwa kehangano. Egwedhelo lya ziminwa otali ka yambidhidhwa no subsidy yepangelo yoodola oomilion 283. Omukuluntu wiliki go ECB Robert Kahimise okwa tseyitha kutya iihohela ya talululwa otayi ka ndjekapo ondando yongaashingeyi okuza podola 1.99 mo Kilowatt mowili okuya poodola 2.06 mo Kilo watt mowili,momumvo shimaliwa go […] today13 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ehangano lyo ECB otaliindiile oshigwana shi yande oku longitha aanilonga yolusheno mboka inaaya shangithwa oku yanda iiponga Omukuluntu gwehangano lyo Electricity Control Board Robert Kahimise okwiindiile oshigwana shi yande oku longitha aanilonga yolusheno mboka inaaya shangithwa oku yanda iiponga iidhipagi. Kahimise okwa ningi eindilo momutumba gwiikundaneki ohela kOndangwa,hoka ati oku kala nowino yolusheno itashiti omuntu okwa dheuka oku tulamo omalusheno. Elondodho olyeya sho ehangano lyo Electricity Supply Industry lya holola kutya iiponga 17 yolusheno oya dhidhilikwa,nomaso geli gahetatu muule woomvula ne dha piti. tati iiponga iheyali yeetitha […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Prepaid Meter Upgrade Campaign Achieves Over 95% Success The Electricity Control Board has successfully completed the Token Identifier roll-over campaign, ensuring a smooth transition for prepaid electricity users. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, the organization's Chief Executive reported that prepaid meters were updated before the November 24 last year deadline, marking a significant achievement in its power infrastructure upgrade. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv and weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia New National Connection Charge Code to Standardize Power Network Connections The Electricity Control Board is set to replace its National Connection Charge Policy with a legally binding National Connection Charge Code. This change mandates the use of the NCC, ensuring standardized power network connections and charges. The new code will enforce compliance among industry players with national guidelines. ECB's Executive for Economic and Market Regulation, Pinehas Mutota explains. today7 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Katutura’s Residents Escalate Complaint Over Illegal Electricity Meter Blockages Katutura's Residents Committee has elevated their complaint against the City of Windhoek to the Electricity Control Board. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the committee, alleges continued unlawful blockages of electricity meters. today23 July, 2024
