Also known as: Nored · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor company · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) Pty Ltd
Electricity distributor serving northern Namibia, recently beset by copper cable theft losses and leadership instability.
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The Namibian
Nored acting CEO Toivo Shovaleka ordered an engineer to restore electricity to Princess Hotel despite owing N$325,000
“Nored acting chief executive Toivo Shovaleka ordered an engineer to restore electricity to a hotel run by board director Simeon Uahengo – despite the property owing the electricity distributor N$325 000.”
Nored’s ‘princess’ clientThe Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) suspended chief executive Silvester Wayiti on Wednesday
“Wayiti, who was appointed as Nored's chief executive in March, was suspended on Wednesday.”
Nored CEO confirms suspensionInformanté
NORED executed the Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre electrification infrastructure
“Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse officially commissioned the electrification infrastructure at the centre, which was funded by the Oshana Regional Council and executed by NORED with assistance from Forever Electrical and Construction.”
Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre electrifiedNew Era
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) has reported copper cable theft losses of about N$4.5 million annually
“Copper cable theft has resulted in direct annual losses of about N$4.5 million, with 671 theft incidents reported this year across six regions. This was disclosed by Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored)'s CEO Silvester Wayiti during a stakeholder engagement on network material theft in Outapi yesterday.”
Nored bleeds N$4.5m in copper theft… Onaanda, Oshikuku, Onandjamba, Outapi, Tsandi hotspotsThe Namibian
Nored has non-compliance issues to address
“"Nored, in the north, still has a number of non-compliance issues to address, although it has a maintenance system in place that helps keep those risks manageable," Ashipala said.”
Regional electricity distributors outperform councilsInformanté
NORED connected Onandjamba Cuca Shop with 108 connections at N$1.6 million
“NORED connected Onandjamba Cuca Shop in Onandjamba Village, with a total of 108 connections, at a cost of N$1.6 million.”
Solar Revolving Fund electrifies 41 households in Oshikoto during 2025/26 financial yearThe Namibian
Nored were asked by residents to install power at Maporeza
“The area, Kakara says also needs electricity and residents have asked Nored to install power.”
Maporeza residents plea for more water pointsThe Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor recorded seven electrocution-related fatalities since June 2024
“According to Kandorozu, Nored has recorded seven electrocution-related fatalities since June 2024, while six members of the public have also been injured.”
Nudo demands probe into power utility electrocution deathsNew 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 regionsThe acting CEO of Nored ordered restoration of electricity to a hotel owned by board director Simeon Uahengo despite the property owing N$325,000, overruling an engineer's decision to block the meter. The move has drawn accusations of double standards, as Nored had previously stated it would cut off customers 30 days or more in arrears.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The acting CEO of Nored ordered restoration of electricity to a hotel owned by board director Simeon Uahengo despite the property owing N$325,000, overruling an engineer's decision to block the meter. The move has drawn accusations of double standards, as Nored had previously stated it would cut off customers 30 days or more in arrears.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) chief executive Silvester Wayiti has been suspended by the board, just over six months after his appointment in March. The board has not publicly disclosed reasons for the suspension, marking the second Nored CEO suspension in recent years.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre in Epanya Village, Okatana Constituency, has been electrified at a cost of N$681,365.83, with the government viewing the infrastructure as a catalyst for local businesses and socio-economic development. The project was funded by the Oshana Regional Council and executed by NORED with assistance from Forever Electrical and Construction.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
Nored's CEO disclosed that copper cable theft has resulted in direct annual losses of about N$4.5 million, with 671 theft incidents reported this year across six regions, causing power outages lasting between three and 146 hours.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
An Electricity Control Board audit of Namibia's electricity distribution infrastructure found that most regions have poor infrastructure, with //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke facing high risk of continued non-compliance. Only Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions were classified as satisfactory.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Solar Revolving Fund under the Ministry of Mines and Energy financed electrification of 41 households in Oshikoto Region during the 2025/26 financial year—32 via solar systems at N$1.5 million and 9 via national grid connections at N$261,000. NamPower also connected grid-based electricity to 12 schools in the region, while connection costs and tariffs remain barriers to rural electrification.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Maporeza informal location in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West, have petitioned the councillor for more boreholes to serve their growing population of about 3,000. A water pump station with three tanks has recently been installed, but residents say additional boreholes are still needed, and the area also requires electricity installation promised by September.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →