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Organization

Northern Regional Electricity Distributor

Also known as: Nored · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor company · Northern Electricity Distributor · Northern Electricity Distributor Ltd · Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) Pty Ltd · NORED Electricity (Pty) Ltd

Regional electricity distributor serving northern Namibia; faced strikes in 2026 over wage disputes and service delivery challenges including power outages.

Society

Okaonde–Oshitha Shembungu village receives electricity after years

The News

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

Friday 9 January

  1. Okaonde–Oshitha Shembungu village receives electricity after years

    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

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