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Abraham Nehemia

Also known as: Mr. Abraham Nehemia

Chief Executive of Namibia Water Corporation, calling for regional water utility cooperation across southern Africa.

2023-04-212026-09-16

What’s been said

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  1. August 2023
  2. The Namibian

    Abraham Nehemia made remarks proven to be false and misleading

    Source

    The Free Press of Namibia (The Namibian) and Iikela also acknowledge that remarks made by the former acting agriculture permanent secretary and current NamWater chief executive officer, Abraham Nehemia, were proven to be false and misleading.

    Apology and Retraction: Milton Maseke
  3. April 2023
  4. The Namibian

    Abraham Nehemia denied being Laban Kandume's business partner

    Source

    Nehemia admitted to knowing Kandume, but denied being his business partner.

    The darling of agriculture tenders

Monday 10 August

  1. NAB chief proposes single authority for crop sector reform

    The Namibia Agronomic Board's chief executive has called for consolidating crop-related policies and regulatory functions, currently spread across different laws and institutions, under a single institutional authority to unlock investment and strengthen agricultural value chains.

    10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 7 August

  1. President sets 24-month deadline for SOE investment projects

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed state-owned enterprises to identify strategic investment projects ready for implementation within 24 months and specific reforms to unlock growth, saying she will "disrupt" government systems where necessary to remove barriers to delivery.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 1 August

  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.

    1 August 2026 · 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.

    1 August 2026 · 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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