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 Namibia Windhoek Electricity Tariffs Remain Unchanged Pending Regulatory Approval After a resident claimed their electricity units dropped sharply from 48 to 40 for N$100, suspicions of an unnoticed tariff increase spread. Lydia Amutenya, the City’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed that no changes have been made yet, as the new rates still need regulatory approval. She reassured the public to rely only on formal announcements regarding any price changes. today30 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Tshwane DA Blames ANC for R300m Power Loss In S.A, the DA in Tshwane says the ANC government in the metro has allowed electricity losses to increase by 300-million-rand in just three months. The party’s, Jacqui Uys, says this is in stark contrast with what the government inherited from the DA, where electricity losses were reduced by 162-million-rand between July and September. She says not only is the metro not billing residents for electricity used, but the ANC […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA's Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of […] today20 December, 2024
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 […] today28 June, 2024
