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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/b><\/p>\n

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 legislation.<\/p>\n

Kahimise said the ECB had already communicated its stance through a media statement on 27 June, and a public notice on its social media platforms on 11 July.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ECB hereby informs the public that its ruling has since been challenged in a court of law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kahimise said the ongoing legal proceedings have restricted the ECB from taking any immediate action against licensees who implement the practice.<\/p>\n

The ECB says complaints regarding the blocking of prepaid electricity meters for arrears on other municipal services will not be investigated until the court reaches a decision.<\/p>\n

Kahimise assured the public that the ECB would keep the public updated on any development.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease be assured that the ECB will not abdicate its mandate as the electricity regulator in Namibia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The ECB has also advised customers facing blocked prepaid electricity meters to negotiate with their local authorities regarding payment arrangements.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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