Also known as: NamWater · Namibia water utility · the water utility · The Namibian Water Corporation · the utility
Namibia's water utility managing infrastructure maintenance, supply interruptions, and bulk water provision to municipalities amid debt collection challenges.
The Keetmanshoop municipality plans to disconnect water supply to residents with outstanding bills dating before 31 January, with reconnection requiring upfront payments ranging from 10% for general consumers to 100% for government and business. The municipality itself faces disruption of bulk water supply from NamWater due to N$31.6 million in unpaid bills accumulated over nine months.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Keetmanshoop municipality plans to disconnect water supply to residents with outstanding bills dating before 31 January, with reconnection requiring upfront payments ranging from 10% for general consumers to 100% for government and business. The municipality itself faces disruption of bulk water supply from NamWater due to N$31.6 million in unpaid bills accumulated over nine months.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Orano desalination plant in Erongo resumed operations on Saturday afternoon after shutting down Friday due to high sulphur levels. NamWater confirmed normal supply to mines and surrounding areas including Swakopmund, Nonides, and Arandis has been restored.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater announced that the Orano desalination plant went offline on Friday due to high sulphur levels, affecting Swakopmund, Nonidas, Arandis and surrounding areas. The utility is prioritising water for towns and communities over mines, and residents are urged to use water sparingly during restoration efforts.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Land Reform has expanded water supply and sanitation across Namibia, installing 94 new boreholes and 137 water supply units, constructing 55 short pipelines, and enabling 2,886 private water connections. The ministry also reported that rural access to safe drinking water increased to 84.9 percent and open defecation declined from 40 percent to 39.4 percent.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
NamWater has announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Otjihase Pump Station on 19 March 2026 due to NamPower work on an electrical reticulation line, affecting some downstream customers in the Brakwater area; the City of Windhoek and major storage reservoirs will not be affected.
15 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Rehoboth Town Council is rolling out prepaid water and electricity meters across all suburbs to improve revenue collection and reduce its N$150 million debt to NamWater. The installation runs from March to June 2026, with monthly rental fees tiered by residency status, and a 70/30 payment system designed to gradually clear existing arrears while maintaining service access.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held consultations with South West Africa National Union (SWANU) at State House to discuss national issues including land reform, genocide negotiations, agriculture financing, and water challenges facing farmers. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement with political parties represented in the National Assembly.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →