Also known as: NamWater · Namibia water utility · The Namibian Water Corporation · Namibia Water Corporation Ltd · NamWater Board of Directors
Namibia Water Corporation — water utility managing bulk supply infrastructure and services across regions, currently addressing critical shortages and conducting pipeline upgrades.
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Informanté
Namibia Water Corporation reported that Neckartal Dam is overflowing and releasing water into Fish River
“NamWater added that, like the Naute Dam, the Neckartal Dam is also overflowing and releasing water into the Fish River.”
South braces for more thunderstorms after rainy weekendInformanté
Namibia Water Corporation started controlled water releases from Naute Dam after heavy rainfall
“NAMWATER has started controlled water releases from the Naute Dam after heavy rainfall in the Hardap and //Karas regions caused inflows to push the dam's level above full capacity.”
Naute Dam overflows, controlled releases beginInformanté
The water utility advised communities and stakeholders located downstream to exercise caution
“NamWater advised communities and stakeholders located downstream of the dam to exercise caution and take precautionary measures due to the expected increase in water flow.”
Naute Dam overflows, controlled releases beginInformanté
Namibia Water Corporation is part of a joint venture with Swakop Uranium for the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project
“In this regard, she announced that construction of the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project—a joint venture between Swakop Uranium and the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater)—is set to begin this year.”
/Goagoses assures action on Erongo’s water challenges as second desalination plant construction nearsNamibian Sun
NamWater proposed Kavango Link Project to divert water from Kavango River
“Leaders and residents from Kavango East have rejected NamWater's proposed Kavango Link Project, accusing the utility of reviving plans to divert water from the Kavango River to c...”
Hands off our river, Kavango leaders tell NamWaterInformanté
NamWater has new Board of Directors comprising seven named members
“NamWater's new Board of Directors comprises Matty Hauuanga (Chairperson), Frieda Muaine (Deputy Chairperson), Nolan Swarts, Abel Akayombokwa, Michelle Handura, Francina T. Mwandingi, and Alfeus N. Matheus.”
Zaamwani urges new NamWater board to deliver urgent water infrastructureInformanté
Namibia Water Corporation clarified there is no leak at Von Bach Dam
“NAMWATER has clarified that there is no leak at Von Bach Dam following the circulation of social media videos showing water flowing in the Swakop River near the dam, which sparked public concern about a possible structural failure.”
No leak at Von Bach DamInformanté
Namibia Water Corporation stated the dam remains structurally sound
“The utility said the dam remains structurally sound and that the observed water flow is linked to routine operations at the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant.”
No leak at Von Bach DamThe Namibian
Namibia Water Corporation has new board appointed with Matty Hauuanga as chair
“The new board is chaired by Matty Hauuanga, with Frieda Muaine serving as deputy chairperson.”
New NamWater board appointedNamibian Sun
Namibia Water Corporation is seeking environmental clearance for a proposed sand storage dam on Khan River
“Osino Gold Exploration and Mining and NamWater are seeking environmental clearance for a proposed sand storage dam on the Khan River to strengthen...”
Osino eyes Khan River water sourceNamWater has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies central areas including Windhoek and Okahandja, warning that the water level has reached critically low levels with available abstraction nearing depletion and only one to two weeks of remaining supply at current conditions.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
NamWater has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies central areas including Windhoek and Okahandja, warning that the water level has reached critically low levels with available abstraction nearing depletion and only one to two weeks of remaining supply at current conditions.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
NamWater will conduct scheduled shutdowns of the Okahao Pump Station on 2, 4, 7, and 9 September 2026 between 00h00 and 19h00 to upgrade infrastructure and improve water supply capacity ahead of the high-demand summer season. Affected areas include Okahao, Tsandi South, Oshuukwa and other villages served by the pump station.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine's revenue from uranium sales rose 71% to US$304.3 million in the year ended 30 June 2026, with production volumes increasing 61% to 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide and the average realised price rising to US$70 per pound. The Namibia operation generated US$45.5 million in profit before income tax and finance costs, compared with a loss in the previous year.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
The trustees of the Namibian Procurement Fund II Fund are seeking to recover N$1.78 million from FlowCentric Mining Technology Namibia over a disputed equipment lease agreement involving an automated water filtration plant. The High Court matter involves allegations that suspensive conditions of the 2019 agreement were not fulfilled before the fund disbursed almost N$3 million for equipment acquisition.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An estimated 78,495 people in Kunene region are at extreme food insecurity levels, with drought relief extended to 35,002 households following a May 2024 state of emergency declaration. Relief supplies included maize meal, cooking oil, fish, and soya mince, as the region continues to experience severe drought and water shortages.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The construction of the upgraded Outapi Water Treatment Plant has reached 60% completion and is expected to be finished by June next year. The new facility will have a capacity of 490 cubic metres per hour, almost five times the original plant's capacity, and will significantly improve water supply to residents in the area.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater will shut the Ogongo-Oshakati water pipeline for 11 hours on Wednesday to connect a new pipeline at Oshikuku and Oshuungu, affecting residents, schools and businesses in the area. The work is expected to take 18 hours, and some areas may receive water later than others once supply resumes depending on their distance from the main supply line.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater and Northern Graphite Okanjande Mining have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore sustainable bulk water supply options for the Okanjande graphite mine near Otjiwarongo, in line with NamWater's mandate to deliver water sustainably and equitably.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged state-owned enterprises to stop producing plans and attending meetings, and instead identify one strategic investment project and one reform that can produce measurable results within 24 months, with the test of an SOE ultimately being what it delivers to citizens and the economy.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
A National Unity Democratic Organisation MP has called for an independent audit into a series of fatal electrocution incidents in the electricity sector, citing repeated workplace deaths at regional distributors and claiming eight fatalities have occurred in the sector over the past four years.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
NamWater has rejected social media claims that water supplied to Swakopmund is contaminated with Shigella bacteria and has made children ill.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
NamWater has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that Swakopmund's tap water is contaminated with Shigella bacteria, stating the water is safe and meets quality standards. The utility said microbiological testing records a pass rate of more than 98% and warned against sharing unverified information.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia has begun the final phase of an N$83.9 million pipeline replacement project to secure water supplies for more than 200,000 residents in the Erongo Region. The Schwarzekuppe–Swakopmund Pipeline Replacement Project will replace the remaining nine kilometres of a deteriorating 80-kilometre bulk water system that has supplied the coast since 1974.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deep Yellow, developing the Tumas uranium project, has progressed financing with mandated lead arranger Nedbank Limited after completing an Independent Technical Expert review. The company is advancing the staged development of Tumas toward a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the last quarter of this year, with progress on power and water supply infrastructure including detailed design for grid connection and ongoing negotiations with NamWater.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
APxHouse and Pieter Mostert Architects have partnered on Woodlands @ Herboths, a low-density nature estate east of Windhoek with 31 freehold plots. The architect firm will oversee design approval to maintain a cohesive architectural language while allowing owners to design individual homes that operate fully off-grid.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Bannerman Energy reports its Etango Uranium Project in Erongo remains on schedule and within budget for early works, while the company expects to complete its US$321.5 million strategic financing and joint venture transaction with CNNC Overseas Limited during the third quarter of 2026, with a final investment decision on the project targeted shortly after.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Power was restored late Friday following a power line failure at Rooibank that had restricted water supply to Walvis Bay. NamWater said all boreholes are operational and water supply is expected to normalise by Monday.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Facing drought and climate uncertainty, Namibia is moving away from traditional surface water sources toward desalination, water reclamation, groundwater management, and renewable energy-powered systems. The country's Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security, established in 2016, has expanded its mandate from securing Windhoek's supply to addressing water challenges across coastal regions and the broader country.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →
A pipeline between Otjituuo and Elandspan burst on Friday, interrupting water supply to Otjituuo and customers served by NamWater branches 7, 1, and 4. NamWater is carrying out repairs expected to take some time, with normal supply targeted for Monday; a water tanker is being dispatched to affected areas as an interim measure.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has completed renovation and expansion of its Human Resource Development Centre facilities in Okahandja, including five new hostel blocks and upgraded ablution facilities, after 11 months of construction. The upgraded facilities are ready to accommodate additional trainees for the January 2027 intake.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a loss of N$128.29 million in 2024/2025 despite generating N$2.216 billion in revenue, with the loss driven by rising operating expenditure and expected credit losses exceeding N$500 million. The corporation remained solvent and liquid with no external debt.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has been chosen to host the headquarters of the inter-continental Global Water Partnership Organisation after an 18-month competitive selection process. The country's water management expertise, political stability, infrastructure, and decades of experience managing water in one of the world's driest regions set it apart, with the relocation from Stockholm to Windhoek positioning Namibia as a global centre for water dialogue, innovation and knowledge sharing.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →