# Soaring power costs threaten Nelson Mandela Bay’s manufacturing jobs and investment

Soaring electricity costs – driven by municipal tariffs Nersa now admits were unlawfully approved – are threatening the competitiveness and sustainability of Nelson Mandela Bay’s manufacturing sector.…

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Daily Maverick |
| Published | 2026-11-12T21:22:48.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-12-unlawful-tariffs-and-soaring-power-costs-threaten-nmb-jobs-and-investment/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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