insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] todayJuly 1, 2024 44
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia ECB withholds tariff increase applications for distributors The Electricity Control Board has withheld the applications for new tariff increases submitted by power distributors NORED and the City of Windhoek. The decision was made due to non-compliance with ECB conditions. ECB Executive for Technical Regulation, Petrus Johannes. todayJune 27, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Power-cuts begin for Nored defaulters The Northern Electricity Distributor has started to disconnect electricity for defaulting customers whose accounts have been in arrears for 30 days or older. todayJune 17, 2024 22
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua on Electricity Tariff Increases Windhoek, Namibia – The Basic Income Grant Coalition, represented by Rinaani Musutua, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed tariff increases by the City of Windhoek. These increases, which encompass essential services such as water and electricity, are currently under review by the Electricity Control Board (ECB). Economic Hardship and Mismanagement Rinaani Musutua highlighted the financial struggles faced by many Namibians, stating that this is not the appropriate time […] todayJune 10, 2024 15
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee’s Shaun Gariseb on Electricity Tariff Increase Request to The Electricity Control Board Katutura, Windhoek – The Katutura Residents Committee, led by Shaun Gariseb, has taken a firm stance against the proposed 10% electricity tariff increase by the City of Windhoek. This objection comes in accordance with the Electricity Act 4 of 2007, section 43 of the Electricity Regulations, as amended by Government Notice 158 of 2020, which came into force on July 22, 2020. Objections and Legal Framework Shaun Gariseb, representing […] todayJune 10, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia City Residents Actively Oppose Windhoek Electricity Tariff Hike Request to ECB Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee, is taking a stand against the proposed electricity tariff increase in Windhoek. In adherence to the Electricity Act and regulations, Gariseb recently lodged objections with the Electricity Control Board. He argues that the proposed 10% hike, put forward by the City of Windhoek, fails to consider the economic hardships facing residents. From the Civic organization BasicIncome Grant Coalition, Rinaani Musutua weighs in. […] todayJune 10, 2024 29
insert_link Oshiwambo Muni gwa Kaiti okuna ethaneko oku gwedhela iihohela yolusheno momumvo shimaliwa gonuumvo Muni gwa Kaiti okwa thaneka okundjekapo iihohela yolusheno noo % 7 momumvo shimaliwa gonumvo. Mayor gondoolopa McDonald Hanse okwati oya gandja ethaneko kehangano lyo Electricity control Board . Mayor shika okweshi holola moshigongi shohela,kwali sha kuthwa ombinga kaanambelewa okuza mo ECB,mo Keetmanshoop Electricity Bussiness Unit,ookamusela,naakwashigwana,okumona omagwedhelepo okuza moshigwana shinasha negwedhelo lya thanekwa. todayJune 5, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Electricity Control Board Collaborates with Northern Electricity Distributor for Public Presentations on Tariff Application Process The Electricity Control Board has teamed up with Northern Electricity Distributor to hold public presentations on the electricity tariff application process for the 2024/25 financial year. The aim is to enhance customer understanding of how electricity tariffs are determined and established. From the north, Maria Namupala compiled this report of ECB spokeperson, Ferdinand Molale. todayMay 28, 2024 31
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
