Nored to tackle electricity outages in Kavango West with new technology: Frans

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2026-02-19

NKURENKURU, 18 February 2026- Electricity has become a daily uncertainty across Kavango West , repeated power cuts, low reliability and long restoration times under NORED’s service. (Photo: Contributed)

NKURENKURU, 19 FEB (NAMPA) – The Northern Namibia Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) says it is implementing new technology and infrastructure improvements to address persistent electricity outages affecting the Kavango West Region, where 80 per cent of the power network serves rural communities.
In recent months, the region has been plagued by widespread power outages lasting for hours, interrupting essential services and resulting in dama...

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