The increase in the cost of electricity has become a growing concern for the average consumer and small businesses in Namibia.

To add salt to the injury, NamPower is seeking a 14,59% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2024–25 financial year. 

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved an increase of 8.7% for NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, effective this month. That raises the tariff from N$1.82 to N$1.99 per kilowatt-hour.

The NamPower tariffs only impact 70% of distribution costs, with 30% being costs related to different licences.