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August 2026
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Abraham Nehemiasaid the construction contract is valued atN$83.9 million, excluding VAT
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“He said the construction contract is valued at N$83.9 million, excluding VAT, and is jointly funded by the German Government, through KfW Development Bank, and the Namibian Government under the Water Sector Support Programme Phase 2.”
Abraham Nehemiasaid construction officially commenced on14 July 2026 with completion in 12 months
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“"Construction officially commenced on 14 July 2026 and is scheduled for completion within 12 months, with commissioning anticipated by mid-2027," he added.”
Abraham Nehemiarevealedconstruction value of project exceeds N$86 million
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“Speaking at the official groundbreaking ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), Abraham Nehemia, revealed that the construction value of the project exceeds N$86 million.”
Chief executive officer Abraham Nehemiareportedfinancial and operational performance in integrated annual report
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“According to chief executive officer Abraham Nehemia's report in the corporation's integrated annual report, total revenue increased to N$2.216 billion from N$2.112 billion in the previous financial year.”
Mr. Abraham NehemiaisChief Executive Officer of NamWater
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“We thank NamWater, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abraham Nehemia, for its national water mandate, technical leadership and strong partnership in this project.”
Abraham NehemiainformedRuacana Town Council of water supply challenges caused by unpaid accounts
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“NamWater chief executive officer Abraham Nehemia informed his counterpart at the Ruacana Town Council Malakia Iileka on 7 May of challenges the utility face in supplying water to the country.”
Abraham Nehemiasaidcontinuous engagement among water utilities in SADC is no longer optional but a necessity
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“NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia said this, adding that water utilities across SADC face various challenges in ensuring a continuous water supply in their respective countries.”
Abraham Nehemiacalled forhonest reflection on progress made since 2025 resolutions adopted in Botswana
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“Nehemia called for honest reflection on progress made since the 2025 resolutions adopted in Botswana, saying leaders must assess what has been achieved and where improvements are needed to enhance service delivery.”
NamWater chief executive Abraham Nehemiasaid NamWater isconducting an investigation into the tender award to determine way forward
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“"We only saw the story in The Namibian today (yesterday) and we are conducting our own investigation. The findings will determine where we go as far as the awarding of the tender is concerned," Nehemia said, adding it is still too early for the parastatal to pronounce itself on the matter.”
The Namibia Water Corporation has commenced the final stage of rehabilitation of the Kuiseb–Collector 2–Schwarzkuppe–Swakopmund pipeline system in the Erongo Region, with the N$83.9 million project expected to be completed within 12 months. The work, jointly funded by the German Government and Namibian Government, will replace remaining priority sections of the pipeline originally commissioned in 1974.
The Namibia Water Corporation has commenced the final stage of rehabilitation of the Kuiseb–Collector 2–Schwarzkuppe–Swakopmund pipeline system in the Erongo Region, with the N$83.9 million project expected to be completed within 12 months. The work, jointly funded by the German Government and Namibian Government, will replace remaining priority sections of the pipeline originally commissioned in 1974.
Construction has begun on the replacement of the Omdel–Wlotzkasbaken Pipeline in the Erongo Region, with a construction value exceeding N$86 million and completion expected within the next year. The project is jointly funded by KfW Development Bank and the Namibian government through the Water Sector Support Programme Phase 1.
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a net loss of N$128.3 million in the 2024/25 financial year despite revenue rising to N$2.216 billion, with operating expenses climbing to N$2.035 billion and expected credit losses more than doubling to N$536.7 million. The corporation remains financially solvent with a current ratio of 6.59 and continues to operate without external interest-bearing debt, while maintaining its Fitch BB- credit rating.
Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.
NamWater has warned it will disconnect water supply to Ruacana Town Council on 18 May over an outstanding debt of more than N$14 million, unless the council pays 30% of the balance and agrees to a repayment arrangement.
NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia called on water utilities across southern Africa to strengthen collaboration to address shared challenges including ageing infrastructure, climate uncertainty, and rising demand. At a Water Utilities Executive Leadership Conference in Swakopmund, Nehemia emphasized that regional cooperation and adoption of technologies like AI are essential to improve service delivery across SADC countries.