The Electricity Control Board (ECB) yesterday announced an increase in electricity tariffs, effective this month, and consumers are already feeling the pinch.

nbc News anchor Jonas Mbambo spoke to ECB Spokesperson Ferdinand Molale on why the board had to effect the increase and how it will affect consumers.

The Southern African Customs Union has presented a tariff offer to the African Continental Free Trade Area pleading for a reduction in tariff rates. 

This is to ensure that the SACU business community leverage on the benefits of the AfCFTA while encouraging intra-Africa trade.

SACU's Executive Secretary Thabo Khasipe says the reduction will allow the rest of Africa to sell their goods within the Southern African region and vice versa.