Johannesburg Set for Electricity Tariff Hike

Eskom has requested a 20.5 per cent increase in tariff. Last July, municipalities saw a 17.80…

NIGERIA: NLC Issues Fresh Warning to the FG on Electricity Tariff Hike

NLC issues warning to FG Holds FG to the agreement reached by the FG-Labour committee The…

An Electricity Tariff Hike Like No Other

By Jennifer Anya After two postponements this year, electricity distribution companies are finally being allowed to…

Zambia Approves Emergency Tariff Hike to Address Electricity Shortage

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved a plan for an emergency increase in electricity tariffs…

Pakistan Considers Power Tariff Hike as Authorities Crack Down on Electricity Theft Nationwide

Authorities are considering a potential increase of Rs2 per unit in power tariffs, with a final…

NIGERIA: Group Vows to Resist Hikes in Electricity Tariffs

TPAP-M vows to reject tariff increment Organises week-long activities to commemorate Occupy Nigeria protests The People’s…

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC Hikes Electricity Tariffs by 30%

ZETDC increases tariffs by 30% To take effect from 26th May Says current tariffs below cost…

Eskom Faces Backlash Over Proposed 36% Tariff Hike Amid Unpaid Debts

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, has proposed a 36% electricity tariff increase, sparking strong opposition…

Midvaal to Replace Eskom Electricity Supply with Private Company

 The Midvaal municipality in Gauteng is in the process of dumping Eskom in favour of a…

Brazil’s Solar Tax Hike Sparks Industry Alarm

Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) raised the import tax on solar modules…