Also known as: ECB · Electricity Control Board of Namibia · ECB of Namibia
Electricity Control Board — regulator establishing tariff rules for utilities, licensing frameworks for generators, and consumer protections in Namibia's electricity sector.
The electricity utility NamPower has proposed an 8.4% tariff increase to the Electricity Control Board for the 2026/2027 financial year, citing the burden of non-paying customers, the need for capital investment, and new infrastructure. The ECB will receive stakeholder input before making a final determination on the proposed hike.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
The electricity utility NamPower has proposed an 8.4% tariff increase to the Electricity Control Board for the 2026/2027 financial year, citing the burden of non-paying customers, the need for capital investment, and new infrastructure. The ECB will receive stakeholder input before making a final determination on the proposed hike.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa has elected Dr. Paulo António da Graça, Executive Chairman of Mozambique's Energy Regulatory Authority, as its new Chairperson. RERA, established in 2002 and hosted in Windhoek, works to strengthen regional cooperation on energy regulation, renewable energy integration, and grid modernisation across Southern Africa.
5 March 2026 · Informanté →
The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Several Namibian lawmakers have given notice of parliamentary questions on pressing national issues: judicial understaffing and magistrate workload; the country's grey listing status and oil sector regulatory violations; support needed for dairy and poultry sectors amid production gains; drug use and rehabilitation services in schools; and electricity tariff methodology and consumer protection measures.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
The Electricity Control Board launched a project to develop simplified regulatory licensing conditions for small embedded generators and pilot projects, aiming to reduce entry barriers while maintaining system reliability and consumer protection. ECB chief Robert Kahimise outlined the framework during a stakeholder workshop, emphasizing the balance between enabling orderly growth and ensuring accountability in Namibia's electricity supply industry.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Electricity Control Board hosted a workshop to develop licence conditions for small embedded generators and pilot projects, with the aim of reducing regulatory barriers to entry while maintaining system reliability and consumer protection. New regulations also require utilities to provide at least 24 hours' notice before disconnecting supply and prohibit weekend and Friday disconnections.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Electricity Control Board has launched a project to develop simplified licence conditions for small embedded generation projects up to 2 megawatts and pilot schemes involving emerging technologies like green hydrogen, aiming to reduce regulatory barriers while maintaining compliance and system stability.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
The 19.3 MWp Gerus Solar One Project, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, was officially inaugurated by the British High Commissioner. The plant, developed by Solarcentury Africa in partnership with Sino Energy, will sell electricity directly into the Southern African Power Pool, contributing to Namibia's renewable energy capacity and regional power trade.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's largest reverse osmosis desalination plant achieved a 14% increase in water production in 2025, supplying potable water to Swakopmund, nearby uranium mines, and other industries. The plant, owned by Orano Mining, reduced its water price by 2% after incorporating solar power from a Trekkopje mine facility, which supplied 7 million kilowatt-hours and saved N$4 million in costs.
12 January 2026 · New Era →