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Abraham Nehemia

Also known as: Mr. Abraham Nehemia

Abraham Nehemia — CEO of Namibia Water Corporation, advocating for SADC regional water cooperation.

2023-04-212026-08-02

What’s been said

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  1. August 2026
  2. Informanté

    Abraham Nehemia said the construction contract is valued at N$83.9 million, excluding VAT

    Source

    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.

    Final stage of Kuiseb–Swakopmund pipeline rehabilitation commences
  3. Informanté

    Abraham Nehemia said construction officially commenced on 14 July 2026 with completion in 12 months

    Source

    "Construction officially commenced on 14 July 2026 and is scheduled for completion within 12 months, with commissioning anticipated by mid-2027," he added.

    Final stage of Kuiseb–Swakopmund pipeline rehabilitation commences
  4. Informanté

    Abraham Nehemia revealed construction value of project exceeds N$86 million

    Source

    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.

    Construction begins on N$86 million Omdel–Wlotzkasbaken pipeline replacement project
  5. July 2026
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Chief executive officer Abraham Nehemia reported financial and operational performance in integrated annual report

    Source

    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.

    NamWater posts N$128.3m loss as revenue rises to N$2.22b
  7. June 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Mr. Abraham Nehemia is Chief Executive Officer of NamWater

    Source

    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.

    Dr. Benonia Rafael Commends Partners Behind SUNAM Desalination Project Launch
  9. May 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Abraham Nehemia informed Ruacana Town Council of water supply challenges caused by unpaid accounts

    Source

    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.

    NamWater threatens to cut water supply to Ruacana
  11. April 2026
  12. New Era

    Abraham Nehemia said continuous engagement among water utilities in SADC is no longer optional but a necessity

    Source

    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.

    Nehemia urges SADC water cooperation
  13. New Era

    Abraham Nehemia called for honest reflection on progress made since 2025 resolutions adopted in Botswana

    Source

    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.

    Nehemia urges SADC water cooperation
  14. February 2024
  15. The Namibian

    Abraham Nehemia told The Namibian all done to date is notification of intention to award, with 10-day standstill period

    Source

    Nehemia told The Namibian yesterday that all that has been done to date is a notification of the intention to award.

    Chinese firm wins N$935m NamWater tender
  16. December 2023
  17. The Namibian

    NamWater chief executive Abraham Nehemia said NamWater is conducting an investigation into the tender award to determine way forward

    Source

    "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.

    NamWater probes N$248m tender award to Unik
Business

Kuiseb–Swakopmund pipeline final rehabilitation phase begins

The News

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.

12 hours ago · Informanté

Yesterday

  1. Kuiseb–Swakopmund pipeline final rehabilitation phase begins

    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.

    12 hours ago · Informanté

  2. N$86 million pipeline replacement project breaks ground in Erongo

    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.

    21 hours ago · Informanté

Friday 24 July

  1. NamWater posts N$128.3m loss as revenue rises to N$2.22b

    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.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 25 June

  1. SUNAM desalination project launched with government and Chinese backing

    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.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 13 May

  1. NamWater threatens water disconnection to Ruacana over N$14m debt

    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.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 April

  1. NamWater CEO urges SADC regional water cooperation

    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.

    7 April 2026 · New Era

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