A suspected case of fraudulent electrical work has emerged in Rundu, where a woman claims to have been misled into paying N$25,000 for what turned out to be an unauthorized electricity connection.
The complainant, Shiyave Mwengere, alleges that in 2023 she engaged a man identified as John Kudumo, who presented himself as being affiliated with the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored). According to Mwengere, the contractor wore a uniform and used equipment she believed to be authentic Nored tools, assuring her the installation was part of a formal process.
The electricity supply remained active until March 2024, when Nored officials reportedly visited her residence and disconnected the service, citing it as an illegal connection.
Following the disconnection, Mwengere reported the matter to the police and opened a case against Kudumo. In response, Kudumo admitted receiving the payment but denied any wrongdoing, claiming he worked under the instruction of a registered Nored agent. “I was not acting independently. The quotation was presented and known to some Nored staff,” he said.
At the time of publication, Nored had not issued any official comment on the incident or on allegations that individuals may be falsely representing the company. The case remains under police investigation as questions grow around accountability and internal oversight.
