Electricity Control Board (ECB) Chairperson Evangelina Nailenge has stepped down from her position, bringing to an end a tenure that began with her appointment to the board on 14 December 2015.
She was reappointed for a second term on 8 September 2023 as part of the current board, where she was deputised by Professor Tjama Tjivikua.
Other board members include Vincia Cloete, Mburumba Appolus and Helen Vooslo.
The board’s current term runs until August 2027.
Her departure comes before the end of that term, with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy yet to approve a replacement Chairperson.
Nailenge bid farewell to fellow board members, management and staff during a gathering held at the ECB head office.
During her 10 years on the board, Nailenge oversaw a period of significant change in Namibia’s electricity sector, including increased investment in renewable energy projects, the growth of independent power producers and efforts to strengthen national energy security.
In her farewell remarks, she thanked board members, management and staff for their commitment to advancing the ECB’s mandate and strengthening the organisation’s governance standards.
She said the regulator’s achievements were the result of a shared vision and collective leadership.
Nailenge also commended management and staff for helping position the ECB among Namibia’s best-governed state-owned entities.
The ECB said Nailenge provided valuable strategic guidance and oversight during a critical period for the country’s energy sector and thanked her for her contribution to the organisation and the broader electricity industry
