Electricity board blocks action against prepaid meter lockouts

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced that it cannot currently intervene in cases where local authorities block prepaid electricity meters due to unpaid municipal service bills. In a media statement issued on Friday, ECB chief executive Robert Kahimise said the practice contravenes the provisions of the Electricity Act of 2007, as well as subordinate […]

Electricity regulator clarifies stance on prepaid meter blocking

economist.com.na - 08/Nov 10:59

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) on Friday provided an update on the ongoing issue of prepaid electricity meter blocking by local authorities due...

Katutura residents accuse ECB of failing to rein in CoW on prepaid meters

observer24.com.na - 10/Nov 18:34

The Katutura Residents Committee (KRC) has labelled the Electricity Control Board (ECB) as weak in enforcing its mandate to bring misbehaving...

They are turning against us – activist on City of Windhoek for cutting electricity

namibian.com.na - 09:01

Social activist Shaun Gariseb says City of Windhoek councillors are turning against residents who voted them into office. This comes after the city...

Prepaid meter update: Cape Town residents are safe

esi-africa.com - 08/Nov 12:18

Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024

FCCPC CEO Urges DisCos to Replace Prepaid Meters Without Charging Consumers

naija247news.com - 05/Nov 17:17

Naija247news understands that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed electricity distribution companies...

Councillors demand prepaid smart water meters in Bulawayo

zimbabwesituation.com - 30/Oct 04:46

Source: Councillors demand prepaid smart water meters in Bulawayo – The Southern Eye COUNCILLORS have called on Bulawayo City Council to install...

DisCos say Electricity Consumers must Pay for Meters Replacement

energyfocusreport.com - 05:43

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) appear set on collision course with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and...

Time running out for people with prepaid electricity meters in South Africa

mybroadband.co.za - 07/Nov 05:00

On Sunday, 24 November 2024, millions of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa will stop accepting voucher tokens for new units unless their Key...

Oshakati to roll out prepaid water meters

namibian.com.na - 08:05

The Oshakati Town Council is currently piloting the use of prepaid water meters in some parts of the town. The aim is to determine the meters’...

Adani Power cuts electricity supply to Bangladesh over unpaid bills: Report

hindustantimes.com - 02/Nov 02:59

Adani Power reduced its electricity supply to Bangladesh to 700 MW amid unpaid dues of USD 846 million.

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