Also known as: Nored · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor company · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) Pty Ltd
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor — electricity utility serving eight Namibian regions, facing strikes, cable theft, and power outages.
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New Era
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) is bleeding millions of dollars annually due to infrastructure vandalism and cable theft
“Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) is bleeding millions of dollars annually due to a relentless wave of infrastructure vandalism, copper cable theft and illegal connections.”
Nored bleeds millions in cable theftThe Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) issued a statement saying power will switch off at 07h00 and be restored at 19h00 on 17 May
“In a statement issued on 24 April, Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) says the power will switch off at 07h00 and is expected to be restored at 19h00.”
Planned power outage to hit Kavango regionsNew Era
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor experienced recent industrial action and operational disruptions
“Cabinet took note of the recent industrial action at Northern Regional Electricity Distributor(Nored) and the operational disruptions that occurred.”
Cabinet briefsThe Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) appointed Silvester Wayiti as chief executive
“The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) has appointed Silvester Wayiti as the chief executive of the electricity distribution company.”
Nored appoints Silvester Wayiti as chief executiveNew Era
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor signed a three-year collective agreement with Mineworkers Union of Namibia
“Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have returned to work after the company and Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a three-year collective agreement.”
Nored lightning strikes 4% … employees resume dutiesInformanté
NORED reached agreement with Mineworkers Union of Namibia ending strike
“THE Mineworkers Union of Namibia has confirmed that a final agreement has been reached with NORED, bringing the recent industrial action to a close.”
NORED and Mineworkers Union reach agreement ending strikeThe Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) reached an agreement with its employees to end the strike that began last Thursday
“The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) and its employees have reached an agreement to end the strike that began last Thursday.”
Nored strike endsThe Namibian
Nored twice attempted to block the industrial action in court
“Nored twice attempted to block the industrial action in court on the basis that its workers are essential.”
Nored strike endsInformanté
NORED caused power outage at Ogongo Water Treatment Plant
“The ongoing strike by employees of the Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) could deprive residents of Ogongo, including the town, UNAM campus, and surrounding boarding schools, of water following a power outage at the Ogongo Water Treatment Plant.”
NORED strike threatens Ogongo’s water supplyInformanté
NORED stated that delayed power restorations are due to reduced staff availability caused by industrial action
“In a related notice, NORED stated that delayed power restorations reported over the weekend are due to reduced staff availability caused by the industrial action.”
NORED strike threatens Ogongo’s water supplyKatima Mulilo Town Council has resolved to donate two plots in Extension 27 and Townlands no 1328, measuring 2.52 hectares and 6 hectares respectively, to the Ministry of Education to address classroom overcrowding in the town, where most schools have more than 1,000 pupils enrolled.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has resolved to donate two plots in Extension 27 and Townlands no 1328, measuring 2.52 hectares and 6 hectares respectively, to the Ministry of Education to address classroom overcrowding in the town, where most schools have more than 1,000 pupils enrolled.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor incurs N$4.5 million annually to repair sabotaged networks and replace stolen copper cables, with the worst-affected areas in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. CEO Sylvester Wayiti said the figure excludes revenue losses from power outages and broader costs including customer dissatisfaction, reputational damage, and business losses.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
Rundu mayor Andreas Jikerwa has accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to maintain the town's street lights, leaving widespread areas dark.
17 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Rundu Town Council met with Nored officials to discuss plans to install streetlights in poorly lit areas across the town to improve safety and visibility.
15 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NamPower and Nored will conduct planned maintenance on electricity infrastructure in Kavango West and East regions on 17 May, with power switched off from 07h00 to 19h00. The work includes repairing a broken conductor at Mururani road crossing, maintaining the Otjikoto–Rundu line, and replacing wooden crossarms on Mahango and Mpasi feeders; the outage will also affect parts of Angola and Shakawe in Botswana.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Cabinet approved development of a commercial cattle feedlot and livestock value chain hub at Farm Kehoro under a 25-year lease, reserved the Okoutjete Gold occurrence in Kunene from mining operations, and ordered a technical assessment of Northern Regional Electricity Distributor's infrastructure needs following recent industrial action.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) has appointed Silvester Wayiti as chief executive. Wayiti previously served as chief executive of HopSol Africa and brings more than 10 years of experience in technical, executive and board-level roles across the electricity supply chain.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Omuthiya raised concerns at a public meeting about the council's failure to fix broken streetlights, clear overgrown areas, clean the town, collect household waste, and address unsanitary conditions at the open market. The mayor said the council is working with the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor to fix the lights and will investigate the market conditions, while noting that waste collection depends on residents placing bins outside their yards on designated days.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents and businesses in Ongwediva complained at a town council meeting about dark streets creating safety risks, crumbling infrastructure, and slow service delivery, while Nored confirmed streetlight bulb shortages of two weeks but said stocks have been replenished and repairs will soon resume.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Auditor General Junias Kandjeke says the council cannot account for N$4.7 million in salary payments because there are no updated staff record cards or salary advice, leading to an adverse audit opinion on the council's financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021. The audit also flagged multiple other discrepancies including unreconciled cash balances, unconfirmed investments, and insufficient assets backing the Build Together Housing Fund.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor have returned to work after the company and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a three-year collective agreement that includes a 4% salary increase for 2025/26, restoring electricity services in Northern Namibia.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia has confirmed a final agreement with NORED ending the recent strike, which provides for payment of a 14th cheque and salary increases of 4% for 2025/2026 and 4.3% for 2026/2027. Union Secretary General George Ampweya said the outcome reflects workers' resilience while noting the dispute was avoidable and criticised governance inefficiencies, pledging the union's commitment to constructive engagement and service restoration.
4 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) and its employees, represented by the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia, have reached an agreement ending a five-day strike. The deal includes a 14th cheque for 2024/25, a 4% salary increment for 2025/26, and a 4.3% increase for 2026/27.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Northern Regional Electricity Distributor strike in Kavango East has cut power to school hostels since Friday, forcing the closure of facilities serving over 2,000 pupils and spoiling food supplies. The strike stems from wage negotiations; employees are demanding a 6% pay increase and a 14th cheque, while Nored has offered 3.5% and agreed to the cheque.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An ongoing strike by Northern Electricity Distributor employees has caused a power outage at Ogongo Water Treatment Plant since Saturday evening, suspending water operations for residents, UNAM campus, and boarding schools in the area. NamWater says restoration depends on the strike's resolution, and has urged affected residents to make necessary arrangements.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor employees across eight Namibian regions have stopped work over salary disputes, demanding a 6% raise and payment of a 14th cheque. The strike threatens widespread power cuts and economic damage to businesses in affected areas including Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto, and others.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nored employees began a nationwide strike on Thursday demanding a 6% salary increase, leaving the company's prepaid vending system offline. Customers are unable to purchase electricity tokens, affecting households, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and potentially water supply in some areas.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Water Corporation has cautioned that water supplies in northern communal areas may be interrupted due to a strike by Northern Electricity Distributor employees that began on 26 February, as water systems depend on electricity for pumping and treatment. NORED has separately warned of delays in responding to power failures and customer service requests, while a dispute over salary increments and the legality of the strike has escalated between the electricity distributor and the Mine Workers Union.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
Workers at the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor, represented by the Mine Workers Union of Namibia, began a strike on 26 February 2026 demanding a 14th cheque payment and 6% wage increase, citing management's reluctance to engage constructively. The union criticized NORED's response of threatening dismissals and legal action, and called for the removal of the board.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango West leaders have accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to provide reliable electricity to the region, citing constant power cuts and slow restoration times. The criticism came during a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, where local officials and businesses, including telecommunications operators and a tourism lodge, expressed concern about the outages and their economic impact.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police in Omusati Region are investigating a fraud case in which NORED, the northern power utility, has lost exactly N$7,131,986.12 between 2018 and October 2025, allegedly after a suspect in Ondukuta village bypassed the company's prepaid meter.
22 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor to speed up connection of three completed network towers in Kavango West's Mpungu and Tondoro constituencies to the power grid, as the region remains one of the least connected in the country. Once connected, the towers will provide free Wi-Fi for seven years to schools and health facilities to enable e-education and e-health services.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →
Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor have gone six years without a pay increase despite union negotiations, prompting the Mineworkers Union of Namibia to refer the dispute to the labour commissioner. The union has issued formal strike notice, with protected industrial action scheduled to commence on 23 January 2026.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) is asking customers to report power outages as the company cannot respond to faults it is unaware of. The distributor explained that outages—whether planned maintenance or unplanned technical faults—increase during the rainy season due to weather damage, and that residents can report outages by calling 083 282 2123.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor workers will strike on Friday after a year of failed wage negotiations, with the Mineworkers Union of Namibia seeking pay increases and improved working conditions. The union says workers have not received pay raises in six years and that strike procedures were lawfully initiated, despite management's legal challenges.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Community members of Okaonde–Oshitha Shembungu village in Omusati region have received electricity for the first time following years of waiting, a development officials say follows the broader government electrification plan for schools. Residents expect the power to improve daily life, enable income-generating activities, and eliminate the need for practices like drying fish.
9 January 2026 · New Era →