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Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor

Also known as: Erongored

Electricity distributor serving the Erongo Region; has expanded regional electrification access to 79% while managing infrastructure challenges including copper theft.

2023-11-062026-06-24
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (ErongoRED) receives supply to 33kV medium-voltage reticulation network from Sekelduin Substation

    Source

    “Built at a cost of N$394 million, Sekelduin Substation will now become the main transmission supply point to the existing NamPower Swakopmund and Tamarisk substations, the NamWater South bulk water supply scheme feeding the new Husab Uranium Mine, and the ErongoRED 33kV medium-voltage reticulation network.”

    NamPower inaugurates first-ever digital substation in Africa
  3. May 2026

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Erongo Red has urged customers to use electricity safely and responsibly

    Source

    “The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red) has urged customers to use electricity safely and responsibly.”

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo Red launches safety campaign and new website

  5. Windhoek Observer

    Erongo Red launched electricity safety campaign to prevent accidents

    Source

    “The utility recently launched an electricity safety campaign aimed at preventing accidents in homes and communities.”

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo Red launches safety campaign and new website
  6. April 2026

  7. New Era

    Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor says it continues to expand electricity access across the Erongo region

    Source

    “Electricity distributor ErongoRED says it continues to expand electricity access across the Erongo region through ongoing electrification projects.”

    ErongoRED expands electrification access

  8. New Era

    Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor is working with NamPower on upgrades in high-demand areas such as Karibib and Uis

    Source

    “"We are also working with NamPower on upgrades in high-demand areas such as Karibib and Uis to ensure infrastructure keeps pace with rising consumption and developments," he said.”

    ErongoRED expands electrification access

  9. The Namibian

    Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor announced the death of executive manager Claude Tjizo

    Source

    “Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongored) has announced the death of executive manager Claude Tjizo, who died on Thursday.”

    Erongored executive manager Claude Tjizo dies
  10. January 2026

  11. New Era

    ErongoRED contributed N$1.4 million to electrification funding

    Source

    “To support this, the government contributed N$10 million, with ErongoRED adding N$1.4 million.”

    Swakopmund donates 165 plots
Mining & Energy

NamPower inaugurates Africa's first fully digital substation

The News

The Namibian Power Corporation inaugurated the Sekelduin Substation near Swakopmund, described as the first fully digital substation on the African continent, at a cost of N$394 million. The facility will serve as the main transmission supply point for the Erongo Region and support growing energy demand from economic development, industrial expansion, and population growth.

Why it matters

Africa's first fully digital substation marks a major infrastructure milestone and demonstrates Namibia's energy sector advancement.

23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. NamPower inaugurates Africa's first fully digital substation

    The Namibian Power Corporation inaugurated the Sekelduin Substation near Swakopmund, described as the first fully digital substation on the African continent, at a cost of N$394 million. The facility will serve as the main transmission supply point for the Erongo Region and support growing energy demand from economic development, industrial expansion, and population growth.

    23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Erongo Red launches electricity safety campaign

    The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor has launched a safety campaign urging customers to use electricity safely by avoiding overloaded plugs, exposed cables, and faulty wiring, and to report hazards immediately. The campaign aims to prevent accidents, injuries, and fires in homes and communities.

    21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. School contractor disputes dismissal, cites unpaid funds and delays

    Radial Truss Industries, dismissed from the N$77 million Oe !Gab Primary School project at Tubusis village in February, disputes poor workmanship accusations and says the project was 90% complete at dismissal. The contractor blames subcontractor withdrawals linked to rising costs from Covid-19, the Ukraine war, and procurement delays for project delays, while the Ministry of Education cited poor workmanship as grounds for dismissal.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. ErongoRED raises regional electrification rate to 79 percent

    Electricity distributor ErongoRED says it has expanded electrification access across the Erongo region, with a combined urban and rural rate now at about 79%, reflecting steady infrastructure rollouts and projects underway in areas including Harambe, DRC, Karibib and Usakos. The utility is working to align with national development priorities under Vision 2030 while facing challenges including copper theft, which costs about N$5 million annually.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Walvis Bay housing shortage drives soaring electricity consumption

    Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Walvis Bay dumpsite becomes informal settlement amid health risks

    A controlled landfill in Walvis Bay has transformed into an informal settlement housing over 100 shacks and more than 300 people, with residents reporting illegal tyre burning, undercover prostitution, domestic violence, and drug activity. The situation raises serious environmental and health concerns for surrounding communities, prompting authorities to engage stakeholders on de-proclaiming the portion within Dorob National Park to enable better municipal management.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 3 April

  1. Erongored executive manager Claude Tjizo dies after twenty years

    Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor's executive manager Claude Tjizo has died. Tjizo served the company for over 20 years in several senior roles including general manager for network support services and executive manager for network operations and maintenance before leading the supply business unit from 2018 until his death.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Parliament calls for stronger natural resources policies and funding

    Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has recommended stronger policies, funding, and inter-ministerial collaboration to unlock the country's resource potential and align sector strategies with national development priorities including Vision 2030. The mining sector contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, while the government received N$7.32 billion in mining revenue, but challenges persist in land reform, energy, and conservation funding.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Swakopmund to donate 165 residential plots to DRC residents

    Swakopmund Municipality plans to donate 165 single residential erven to residents of the Democratic Resettlement Community as part of a decongestion and land regularisation process. Beneficiaries, some of whom have lived in DRC for more than 28 years, will pay only a N$1,000 transfer fee instead of market value.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

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