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Cenored reviews costly solar power contracts
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The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) is revisiting some of its solar power contracts as tariffs continue to rise.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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- March 2026
The Namibian
Cenored says work is aimed at improving reliability and preventing unplanned outages
Source
“Cenored says the work is aimed at improving reliability and preventing unplanned outages in the future.”
Cenored plans three-day power outage at Otjozondjupa villageNew Era
Cenored distributes power via overhead lines
Source
“The power is converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) before being distributed via Cenored's overhead lines.”
N$200m Otjiwarongo solar plant commissionedThe Namibian
Cenored announced a planned three-day power interruption at Grootfontein
Source
“The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a planned power interruption that will affect several customers connected to the Uitkomst 11kV network at Grootfontein.”
Cenored announces three-day electricity outage at GrootfonteinThe Namibian
Cenored says the outage will affect all farms and plots along the Uitkomst 11kV line
Source
“In a notice issued yesterday, Cenored says: "The outage will affect all farms and plots along the Uitkomst 11kV line, including Airforce Beacon 2, Wasmer, Boehme, Polzin, Japie, Poolmanskloof, Gute Hoffnung and Einbaum."”
Cenored announces three-day electricity outage at GrootfonteinThe Namibian
Cenored announced planned power interruption affecting Uitkomst 11kV network customers at Grootfontein
Source
“The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a planned power interruption that will affect several customers connected to the Uitkomst 11kV network at Grootfontein.”
Cenored announces electricity outage at Grootfontein for three daysThe Namibian
Cenored scheduled maintenance on 16, 18 and 20 March between 08h00 and 17h00
Source
“The maintenance is scheduled to take place on 16, 18 and 20 March. The outages will occur between 08h00 and 17h00 on each of the scheduled days.”
Cenored announces electricity outage at Grootfontein for three daysNew Era
Cenored allegedly declined to electrify Ombika
Source
“It is further alleged that Cenored declined to electrify Ombika because they fear that they will not pay for electricity, and that they would vandalise property.”
Hai||om drag Govt to court over ancestral Etosha- February 2026
The Namibian
Central North Regional Electricity Distributor applied for a 5.8% increase
Source
“Similarly, the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor applied for a 5.8% increase, with 3.8% being approved.”
Utaara takes aim at electricity hikes amid low income households- January 2026
The Namibian
Cenored has allocated N$2 million for maintenance, breakdowns and repairs in 2025/2026
Source
“He notes that Cenored has a maintenance plan for Okahandja for the 2025/2026 financial year, with N$2 million allocated for maintenance, breakdowns and repairs.”
Okahandja power lines falling on houses
Thursday 15 October
Cenored reviews costly solar power contracts
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) is revisiting some of its solar power contracts as tariffs continue to rise.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Wednesday 30 September
Deputy minister calls for affordable electricity to boost industry
Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne has called for affordable and reliable electricity to drive Namibia's industrial growth, speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2026–2030.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 28 September
Oshikoto council investments worth N$5.5m flagged in audit
The auditor-general issued a qualified opinion on Oshikoto Regional Council's annual accounts after finding insufficient evidence to confirm the existence, ownership and valuation of N$5.5 million in investments in electricity distributors. The council lacked complete documentation and had not revalued the investments since their acquisition in 2014, contrary to accounting standards.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 25 August
ECB says Namibia's electricity network overall satisfactory
The Electricity Control Board reports that Namibia's high-voltage backbone operated by NamPower is well maintained and reliable, but distribution networks delivering power to homes and businesses need improvement, according to findings in the 2024/2025 National Electricity Infrastructure Status Report.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
Regional electricity distributors outperform councils in network management
The Electricity Control Board's 2024/25 infrastructure report finds that regional electricity distributors run electricity distribution networks better than local and regional councils, with concerns identified particularly in areas where councils manage distribution rather than dedicated companies.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
ECB threatens to revoke electricity licences from underperforming councils
The Electricity Control Board has warned it will revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and transfer networks to operators with proven capacity, following an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia's power infrastructure. The audit of nine distribution licensees found most networks rated poor due to inadequate safety code implementation and substandard maintenance, with ||Kharas, Hardap, and Omaheke regions carrying the highest compliance risk.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 11 August
NamPower re-advertises managing director post for wider talent pool
NamPower has re-advertised its managing director position after receiving a limited number of applications in the initial recruitment round, with the new application deadline set for 28 August. Applications from the first round will remain valid, and at least five senior energy-sector executives applied initially.
11 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Friday 7 August
Nudo demands probe into electricity sector electrocution deaths
A National Unity Democratic Organisation MP has called for an independent audit into a series of fatal electrocution incidents in the electricity sector, citing repeated workplace deaths at regional distributors and claiming eight fatalities have occurred in the sector over the past four years.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 6 August
Vandals damage Okahandja power substation, CENORED conducting repairs
CENORED was conducting an emergency power-switching operation on Okahandja's 11kV town network to replace vandalised equipment and repair damage caused by copper cable theft.
6 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Monday 3 August
Cenored records first workplace fatality in 21-year history
A Cenored employee died from electrocution last Thursday, marking the utility company's first workplace fatality in its 21-year history, according to company confirmation.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Friday 31 July
Cenored employee dies in power line accident near Otavi
One member of Cenored's technical team died and three others were injured while working on a reticulation line between Otavi and Tsumeb on Thursday. Cenored says it is working with authorities to determine the circumstances and will strengthen safety measures based on findings from the investigation.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 27 July
Rising cost of living outpaces salary growth for Namibians
Namibians report that expenses are rising faster than wages, forcing many to rely on side hustles and cash loans to survive. The squeeze is intensifying as electricity and municipal tariffs increase while workers' salaries remain stagnant.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 July
Minister blasts Henties Bay acting CEO over water crisis
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has criticized the Henties Bay municipality's acting chief executive officer as the "poorest of poor performers" amid a water crisis where residents cannot purchase prepaid water after the service provider suspended vending in June over a contractual dispute. The minister's concerns centre on the stalled implementation of an approximately N$27 million prepaid water meter project and has formally objected to the acting CEO's appointment as substantive CEO.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Monday 13 July
Anirep triples solar output, revenue rises to N$95.4 million
Namibian renewable energy producer Anirep nearly tripled electricity generation to 68.1GWh in the 2026 financial year following the commissioning of the 25MWp Moses Mague Garöeb Khan Solar PV Plant and refurbishment of the Otjiwarongo facility, with electricity sales climbing 60% to N$62.1 million and total revenue rising 36% to N$95.4 million. The company reported a statutory loss after recognising a N$40.2 million non-cash impairment related to goodwill and power generation assets, though it says this does not affect plant performance or cash generation.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 7 June
Baby Blue sells 264 plots valued at N$200 million nationwide
Josef Andreas, a politically connected businessman, is selling 264 plots valued at N$200 million through his company Tulaing Group, including 150 residential plots near Grootfontein. The sale has drawn scrutiny from parliament over whether the original land allocation conditions were fulfilled.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Otjinene councillor demands permanent electricity solution
A five-day power outage in Otjinene disrupted healthcare, water, education, and telecoms; electricity was restored Wednesday but remains unstable. The councillor called for coordinated action by Cenored, NamPower, and NamWater on infrastructure and contingency planning, citing significant economic losses and public safety threats.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 13 April
NUST hosts annual career fair with industry participation
The Namibia University of Science and Technology held its annual career fair to connect students and pupils with employers, internship opportunities, and career guidance. Cenored sponsored the event for the third consecutive year.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 March
Cenored schedules three-day power outage in Otjozondjupa region
The Central Northern Regional Electricity Distributor has announced planned power interruptions on 25, 27 and 29 March between 07h00 and 17h00 in Okahitua, Oakakarara constituency, affecting multiple villages, schools and a clinic. The outages are for urgent line maintenance aimed at improving reliability and preventing future unplanned outages.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 18 March
Otjiwarongo solar plant upgraded to 13MW with battery storage
The expanded Otjiwarongo HopSol solar plant, upgraded at a cost of over N$200 million, was commissioned on Thursday and will now generate approximately 13 megawatts of electricity for the national grid. The upgraded facility includes modern battery storage capability, making it the country's first solar generation facility backed by such technology, allowing it to produce power at night and during cloudy conditions.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Cenored schedules three-day power outage at Grootfontein in March
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a planned power interruption affecting several customers on the Uitkomst 11kV network at Grootfontein on 16, 18 and 20 March between 08h00 and 17h00, due to scheduled line maintenance aimed at improving electricity supply reliability in the area.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Cenored scheduled power cuts at Grootfontein for maintenance
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a planned power interruption affecting customers connected to the Uitkomst 11kV network at Grootfontein on 16, 18 and 20 March, between 08h00 and 17h00 each day, for routine line maintenance to improve supply reliability.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 March
Upgraded Otjiwarongo solar plant commissioned with battery storage
The expanded Anirep-HopSol Africa solar plant at Otjiwarongo was commissioned on Thursday, increasing generation capacity from five megawatts to 13 megawatts and becoming the country's first solar facility backed by modern battery storage to supply roughly 11 megawatts to the national grid.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 March
Hai||om launch High Court case over Etosha ancestral land
The Hai||om have filed a High Court case seeking recognition of ancestral land rights over Etosha National Park and Mangetti West farms, claiming dispossession by German settlers in the 1890s and violent apartheid-era eviction in 1954. They are seeking restoration of land rights, alternative land, or financial compensation, citing violations of the Namibian Constitution and international indigenous rights frameworks.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 7 March
Ministry and Cenored sign deal to accelerate rural electrification
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy will sign a service level agreement with the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor on 9 March to accelerate rural electrification. The agreement aims to improve livelihoods through the Solar Revolving Fund, providing loan funding and subsidies to help households and businesses connect to the grid.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 February
MP questions annual electricity tariff hikes amid affordability concerns
Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu criticised electricity tariff increases approved for Namibia Power Corporation and the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor, arguing that the current cost-plus tariff framework does not account for household income trends, wage growth, or affordability for low-income groups. She noted that 59.5% of households have electricity access, but nearly 307 000 rural and urban households remain unconnected, and questioned why tariff adjustments do not consider wage growth or consumer purchasing power.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 25 January
Okahandja power lines pose safety risk to residents
Elderly electricity poles positioned dangerously close to homes in Okahandja's Nauaib area have prompted five years of complaints to Cenored. The distributor says it has completed underground cable replacement work costing N$322,420, with further maintenance planned for Okahandja North and West by June 2026.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →