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Lot Ndamanomhata

Lot Ndamanomhata — newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson targeting doubling creative sector GDP contribution under sixth National Development Plan.

2024-08-122026-07-23
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  1. June 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Lot Ndamanomhata says shutdown will allow upgrading of distribution network and removal of bottleneck fittings

    Source

    “Spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata says the shutdown will allow upgrading of the distribution network and the removal of bottleneck fittings at the Onembenge second tower.”

    Oshikoto prepares for water shutdown
Business

NamWater defends unchanged tariffs since 2019 amid affordability concerns

The News

NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.

22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. NamWater defends unchanged tariffs since 2019 amid affordability concerns

    NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.

    22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NamWater says tariffs unchanged since 2019 despite rising costs

    NamWater's Head of Public Relations argued the corporation has been considerate with water pricing, noting that tariffs have not been adjusted for more than five years despite operating on 2019 costs, while acknowledging the corporation has applied for tariff adjustments.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Mariental Municipality and NamWater dispute water supply crisis

    The Mariental Municipality blamed NamWater for a water supply crisis that left parts of the town without reliable water last week, saying the sudden suspension without notice compromised public health and damaged the local economy. NamWater attributed the interruption to a pipeline failure at the Hardap Water Treatment Plant that required nearly 48 hours of repairs, and said it had notified the municipality's CEO about the breakdown.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Kavango leaders oppose N$7bn Windhoek water pipeline

    Kavango East and West traditional leaders and community members are opposing NamWater's proposed N$7-billion pipeline to Windhoek, demanding an audit of the Kavango River first and citing inadequate consultation during the planning stages.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Arts council chief targets doubling creative sector GDP share

    Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to increase the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% under the sixth National Development Plan, citing improvements in the industry's coordination and citing 327 local film productions between 2022 and 2024 that generated an average of N$122.5 million in spending and created over 2,400 jobs. He acknowledged that policy, infrastructure, and financial deficits continue to constrain the sector, with funding remaining the most pressing challenge as most creative projects are self-financed.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Scheduled water supply interruption planned for Friday in Windhoek area

    NamWater has scheduled a power outage at its Von Bach Treatment Plant from 07h00 to 18h00 on Friday to extend electrical busbars, which will affect water supply to Windhoek, Okahandja, and surrounding areas including Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Windhoek municipality says it will fill reservoirs beforehand to minimise disruption.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 22 May

  1. NamWater postpones water interruption to 5 June

    NamWater has postponed a planned 24-hour water supply interruption from Friday to 5 June following a request from NamPower. The outage will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja municipality and surrounding areas due to a scheduled NamPower power outage at the Von Bach treatment plant.

    22 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. NamWater pipeline damage causes 24-hour Windhoek water interruption

    NamWater reported that a pipeline from Von Bach Water Treatment Plant to Windhoek was damaged Thursday morning during utility works to extend electrical busbar connections, causing an estimated 24-hour water supply interruption for Windhoek and surrounding areas.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. NamWater announces planned water supply interruptions for Walvis Bay

    The Namibia Water Corporation has announced planned power outages on 21 May 2026 (08:30–17:30) and 1 June 2026 (08:00–17:00) due to NamPower maintenance work on the Ruby 11kV network and Sekelduin 2 line, which will suspend water supply operations at the Ruby Intake Station for approximately eight hours each day. NamWater and Walvis Bay Municipality are working to keep reservoirs at full supply to mitigate the impact, and residents are urged to use water sparingly.

    13 May 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Opuwo faces 10-hour water outage for NamWater infrastructure work

    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 →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Political backlash over Chinese majority stake in desalination plant

    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 →

Friday 6 March

  1. Okatjoruu residents face high water debts and service challenges

    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 →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Rehoboth risks water suspension over N$100m municipal debt

    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 →

  2. NamWater halts Rehoboth water cuts amid debt negotiations

    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 →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. NamWater warns of water suspension to Rehoboth over debt

    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 →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Rundu Bulk Water Project progresses to 79% completion

    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 →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Okahao water shutdown scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday

    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 →

Monday 26 January

  1. NBC denies plans to re-interview director general candidates

    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 →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Minister Sankwasa owes NamWater N$174,000 amid debt criticism

    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 →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Theft of equipment disrupts Usakos water supply

    Residents of Usakos are experiencing a water shortage after critical equipment was stolen from one of the town's main boreholes, with Erongosig and Hakhaseb areas most affected. NamWater says repairs to the vandalised borehole infrastructure are scheduled for completion this week, and water distribution measures are being implemented for affected areas.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Karibib faces water cuts until January pump replacement

    NamWater announced a water supply interruption affecting Karibib and surrounding areas due to a faulty abstraction pump at Swakoppoort Dam. The technical team is installing a replacement pump, with work scheduled for completion on 20 January 2026, and customers are asked to use water sparingly until supply is restored.

    21 January 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 16 January

  1. Erongo chairperson prioritises lasting solution to Otjimbingwe water crisis

    Erongo Regional Council chairperson Lazarus Kanelombe has pledged to work with NamWater to resolve the water crisis in Otjimbingwe and surrounding areas, where residents currently pay N$152 per tanker delivery. Community leaders say the shortage has lasted for years, schools have been suspended due to lack of water, and residents are preparing to submit a petition as diplomatic efforts have not yielded lasting solutions.

    16 January 2026 · New Era →

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