Staff Reporter
WINDHOEK is likely to see an electricity tariff increase of 3.9% in the near future.
This was announced by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), Robert Kahimise, who revealed that the board has approved the tariff adjustment. However, implementation will remain on hold until the City of Windhoek complies with specific conditions.
According to Kahimise, these conditions include the submission of the 2023/2024 Operating and Reporting Manual Financial Statements, a detailed report on the progress of ring-fencing the Electricity Business Unit and the measures in place to fully ring-fence the unit, as well as Power Quality reports covering both Quality of Supply and Quality of Service.
Once these conditions are fulfilled, Kahimise confirmed that the electricity tariff for Windhoek will increase by 3.9%.
Similarly, he revealed that the approved 4% tariff increase for the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) is also pending. For the increase to take effect, NORED must first submit audited financial statements for the 2022/2023 financial year, obtain a commitment from auditors to finalise the 2023/2024 audited financials, and provide Power Quality reports.
Kahimise also confirmed that several other electricity distribution utilities have received ECB approval for tariff increases, which will remain effective until 30 June 2026. Erongo RED will implement a 3.7% increase, Oshakati Premier Electric a 3.5% increase, CENORED (Omaheke) a 0.75% increase, CENORED a 3.8% increase, and NamPower Distribution’s tariffs will rise by 1.7%.
Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Electricity Control Board
