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Namibia Water Corporation will suspend water supply in Opuwo from 08h00 to 18h00 next Thursday to upgrade booster pumps, install pipelines, and carry out chlorination work on the reservoir system. Residents have been advised to store sufficient water for the duration of the shutdown.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Water Corporation will suspend water supply in Opuwo from 08h00 to 18h00 next Thursday to upgrade booster pumps, install pipelines, and carry out chlorination work on the reservoir system. Residents have been advised to store sufficient water for the duration of the shutdown.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition MPs and analysts have criticized the government's agreement to give China General Nuclear Power Group a 70% controlling stake in a N$3-billion coastal desalination plant while the state retains only 30%, raising concerns about water sovereignty and affordability for poor Namibians. NamWater and Swakop Uranium defended the joint venture structure as necessary to finance critical infrastructure while maintaining public sector participation.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Water-related challenges persist in Okatjoruu village despite recent restoration of supply, with residents struggling with high debts, water hardness, faulty meters, and high bills attributed to Covid-19-era free water directives. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million, with Okatjoruu owing N$10 million, though the government agreed to cover half under a Covid-19 agreement.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Rehoboth Town Council faces a possible bulk water supply cut by Namibia Water Corporation due to the municipality's outstanding N$100 million debt, which would close schools affecting over 10,000 pupils and disrupt operations at a police holding facility with about 200 inmates.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has suspended planned bulk water supply cuts to Rehoboth following negotiations with the town council over an outstanding debt of N$150 million. Negotiations now involve the Hardap governor's office and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, with water services remaining operational pending further discussions.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has issued notice of possible bulk water suspension to Rehoboth following the town council's unpaid debts exceeding N$100 million. The water utility faces N$2.8 billion in outstanding payments from local authorities and rural water communities, straining long-term water supply security.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The N$665 million Rundu Bulk Water Supply project is approaching completion with 79% progress and expected commissioning in August. Critical pipeline extensions to surrounding communities are 94% complete, though concerns remain about the Rundu Town Council's internal reticulation infrastructure readiness.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
NamWater will shut off water to Okahao and parts of Tsandi and Oshuukwa village for 24 to 48 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday to fill and test a ground reservoir after liner replacement.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174,000 to NamWater, drawing accusations of hypocrisy after he recently pressured councillors to settle outstanding bills. Sankwasa attributed the debt to an account inherited from his late mother and said he is attending to its settlement, while critics argue he should have led by example.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →