Electricity

The Most Significant Structural Shift in Local Electricity Pricing in Over a Decade

If you are one of ‘those’ very busy people with little to no time then read the Top/Bottom Line synopsis below to get a helicopter overview of the electricity tariffs submitted to NERSA for approval ahead of the 1 July 2026 tariff increase. NMB’s Proposed 2026/27 Electricity Tariffs The Nelson Mandela Bay proposed electricity tariffs …

Measured to Managed: MyNMB Launches Community Electricity Tracker Following 11.2% Hike Approval

On 31 March 2026, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality tabled a budget including a significant 11.2% overall tariff increase. While the headlines focus on percentages, residents focus on Rands and Cents. In partnership with local energy experts, Straton Electrical, MyNMB is launching the Community Electricity Tracker. Taking a leaf out of the BA Systems playbook—“If …