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Rampant cable theft rock Rundu … threaten power supply

RUNDU – Rundu is facing a crisis as widespread copper cable theft cripples infrastructure and drains critical funds. The Rundu Town Council and Northern Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have been reporting daily vandalism of electrical networks. Paulus Ndingo, who is head of law enforcement at the council, stated that thieves are targeting residential, commercial... The post Rampant cable theft rock Rundu … threaten power supply appeared first on New Era .

New Era24 Jun 2026, 09:00 am
Rampant cable theft rock Rundu … threaten power supply

RUNDU – Rundu is facing a crisis as widespread copper cable theft cripples infrastructure and drains critical funds.

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The Rundu Town Council and Northern Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have been reporting daily vandalism of electrical networks.

Paulus Ndingo, who is head of law enforcement at the council, stated that thieves are targeting residential, commercial and vital infrastructure, including boreholes, stalling development and forcing constant repairs.

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Originally published by New Era on 24 Jun 2026, 09:00 am. View original article
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