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September 19, 2024
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Vandalism, theft of water borehole equipment leave communities without water
Vandalism and theft of water borehole equipment such as cylinders and solar panels are rampant in the Ohangwena Region. This has left some communities without water during this critical time when it is needed most. During the recent handover of deep boreholes to the community by the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ohangwena...
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Vandalism behind Okahandja extended power outage – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché NamPower has successfully restored electricity to Okahandja and its surrounding areas after a disruptive outage that began on the morning of Tuesday. The power cut, which plunged the town and surrounding areas into darkness for almost two days, was traced back to vandalism at the Okahandja Substation which is a critical juncture in...
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Swakopmund Mayor urges action against vandalism of electricity infrastructure
In a resolute stance against the scourge of vandalism plaguing electricity infrastructure, the Mayor of Swakopmund, Her Worship Dina Namuseb, emphasized the critical importance of electricity safety during the two-day General Meeting of the Association of Electricity Distribution Undertakings (AEDU). The event, held at the Dome in Swakopmund from 13 to 15 March has drawn...
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Vandalism causes break in radio frequencies
The attempted theft and accompanying vandalism of Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongored) infrastructure at Rössing Mountain has resulted in major broadcasting interruptions at the coast since Monday. Telecommunication sources say cable thieves cut down several power poles, resulting in nearly a kilometre of power and communication cables being damaged. This has disrupted power supply and...
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Weather stations vandalism compromises early warning system
There is a need for accurate and timely climate data collection in order to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Climate data integrates climate models and forecasts information on what the future will look like and how the climate will evolve depending on the path of greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the Southern...
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Rundu rocked by equipment theft, vandalism
The Rundu Town Council has called on the residents to report vandalism on the council’s equipment and the theft of the council’s materials, as theft and vandalism waste the council’s financial resources. The call comes after newly installed electrical equipment at the town’s industrial area was vandalised and stolen a few weeks ago. The council’s...
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Copper wire theft and vandalism costs Erongo RED close to 2 million
Erongo RED’s Chief Executive Officer, has urged residents to strongly guard against theft and vandalism of electrify infrastructure.Tino !Hanabeb says it disrupts the smooth provision of electricity. !Hanabeb, noted that the theft and vandalism of copper wires cost the electricity distributor over N$1.7 million in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Additionally, Erongo RED has appointed a...