About Us

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is a statutory regulatory authority established in 2000 under the Electricity Act 2 of 2000; which has subsequently been repealed by the Electricity Act, 4 of 2007; the latter Act having expanded the ECB mandate and core responsibilities. The core mandate of the ECB is to exercise control over the electricity supply industry with the main responsibility of regulating electricity generation, transmission, distribution, supply, import and export in Namibia through setting tariffs and issuance of licenses. The ECB executes its statutory functions through the Technical Secretariat headed by the Chief Executive Officer.

The technical Secretariat, headed by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the ECB and the provision of sound technical advice to the Board on matters relating to the statutory functions of the ECB (licensing, tariffs, quality of supply, dispute resolution, industry restructuring, etc).

Vision

To be the leading electricity regulator in Africa.

Mission

To regulate the Namibian Electricity Supply Industry in a sustainable manner, in the interest of all stakeholders with regard to efficiency, affordability, safety and accessibility.

Values

Professionalism

To conduct every task to a standard of excellence and maintain the highest level of competence and personal integrity / efficiency so as to ensure the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

Integrity

To be transparent, open, honest and fair in all dealings and communication with stakeholders.

Transparency

We are open, fair, and accountable in all dealings and communication with stakeholders.

Sustainability

To ensure the endowment of Namibia’s energy resources are available to present and future generations by considering our economic, environmental and social responsibility.

Innovation

To innovate through continuous learning, knowledge sharing and teamwork while delivering excellent service.