Also known as: NamWater · Namibia water utility · The Namibian Water Corporation · Namibia Water Corporation Ltd
Namibia Water Corporation — supplies water to Windhoek, surrounding municipalities, and other areas; manages treatment plants and infrastructure subject to planned outages.
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February 2026
The Namibian
NamWaterannounceda two-day water shutdown in Okahao for ground reservoir fill-up testing
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“The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) says Okahao in the Omusati region will experience a two-day water shutdown due to a ground reservoir fill-up.”
NamWaterindicatedsurrounding communities experienced water disruptions due to repairs at Swakoppoort–Okongava water supply system
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“NamWater also indicated that surrounding communities experienced water disruptions this week due to repairs and installation work at the Swakoppoort–Okongava water supply system.”
Namibia Water Corporationmanagesoverall supply of potable water delivery system
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“The EDP is owned by Orano Mining and is an important contributor to the overall supply of potable water delivery system managed by NamWater, providing a substantial portion of the local drinking water supply to the town of Swakopmund as well as the nearby uranium mines and other industries.”
NamWaterprovidedfigures on individual dam storage levels
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“According to figures provided by NamWater, the highest dam levels were recorded at Neckartal Dam at 97.7%, Swakoppoort Dam at 82.9%, Von Bach Dam at 81.2% and Naute Dam at 80.2%.”
NamWateris currently unable topump water from Nei-Neis system due to power outages.
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“In a notice issued on Friday, the council said NamWater is currently unable to pump water from the Nei-Neis system due to power outages caused by recent heavy rainfall.”
Nine men raped a 25-year-old woman at knifepoint near NamWater houses at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, early yesterday morning. According to the national police spokesperson, the suspects threatened the woman with knives and warned her not to scream for help.
Why it matters
Nine men's brutal gang rape of a woman at knifepoint in Okahandja represents extreme violent crime demanding urgent police action and public attention.
Nine men raped a 25-year-old woman at knifepoint near NamWater houses at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, early yesterday morning. According to the national police spokesperson, the suspects threatened the woman with knives and warned her not to scream for help.
Nine men allegedly raped a 25-year-old woman at knife point near NamWater houses in Okahandja early Sunday morning; the suspects fled when vehicle lights approached, and the victim was taken to hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by approximately nine knife-armed men in Nau-Aib location near NamWater houses in Okahandja early on 7 June 2026. The victim was treated at hospital and is in stable condition; the suspects fled when car lights approached.
Koryx Copper has signed a memorandum of understanding with NamPower for bulk electricity supply to its Haib Copper Project in southern Namibia and is advancing water supply plans from the Orange River. The project will use a hybrid power system combining national grid electricity, solar generation, and potential battery storage, designed to meet an estimated peak demand of 152 MVA and annual consumption of about 1,131 GWh, with a pre-feasibility study expected later this year.
NamWater has rescheduled a planned water supply interruption at Von Bach Treatment Plant to Friday, 05 June 2026, from 07:00 to 18:00, at NamPower's request to accommodate a scheduled power outage. The interruption will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality, and multiple other customers, as pump stations will be unable to transfer water while the 11kV and 66kV busbar are extended to a mobile substation.
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.
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining is applying for an Environmental Clearance Certificate to build a sand storage dam with a capacity of approximately 125,000 cubic metres on the Khan River's Spes Bona Compartment in the Erongo Region, in collaboration with Namibia Water Corporation, to supply water for its Twin Hills Gold Project near Karibib.
Hilma Nakashole is the only female bulldozer operator for NamWater in Oshakati, working on heavy earthmoving equipment and tipper trucks for the past nine years. She says she feels she is proving that both men and women can perform such jobs, having overcome scepticism from interviewers and colleagues.
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$31.7 million, a debt officials attribute to recurring water interruptions affecting Kalkfeld residents.
The City of Windhoek stated that discoloured water reported in parts of the capital is aesthetic and does not affect water safety. The discolouration resulted from a pipeline interruption that caused reservoir levels to drop, allowing settled residue to mix with water; supply has since stabilised but discoloured water may persist in parts of the distribution network.
The City of Windhoek says discoloured water in some parts of the capital is aesthetic only and does not pose a health risk. The discolouration followed a pipeline interruption from the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant that caused reservoir levels to drop, allowing settled residue to mix with water; supply has stabilised but discoloured water may persist as the distribution network flushes.
The City of Windhoek attributed recent water discolouration to pipeline damage between the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant and Windhoek that interrupted NamWater supply. The reduced inflow lowered reservoir levels, disturbing sediment and causing brown-coloured water in areas including Katutura and Okuryangava, though the city said the issue is aesthetic and does not affect water safety.
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.
Windhoek residents are being urged to use water sparingly following damage to a pipeline supplying water from the Von Bach Water treatment plant, which has disrupted supply from NamWater and placed pressure on the city's limited water reserves. The municipality says the water supply interruption could last approximately 24 hours as repair works continue.
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.
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.
Erongo Red has announced planned power outages on 21 May (08H30–17H30) and 1 June (08H00–17H00) affecting the Ruby 11kV network in areas including Namwater, the airport, Rooibank, NDF Military Base, Dune 7, and Clean Energy to allow NamPower to conduct infrastructure maintenance.
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.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) will officially commence operations in Namibia on 23 May 2026, relocating its global headquarters from Stockholm, Sweden, to Windhoek, with a dual-headquarters model also including Cape Town, South Africa. The organisation aims to mobilise up to US$15 billion in global water investments by 2030.
NamPower has scheduled a planned power outage at the Von Bach Base substation on 22 May 2026 from 07:00 to 18:00 to extend busbar connections to a mobile substation. The outage will temporarily disrupt water supply operations at the NamWater Von Bach Treatment Plant and affect customers in Windhoek, Okahandja, and surrounding areas including Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the Namibian Government is accelerating efforts to move the Neckartal Dam project into Phase Two, which aims to unlock the irrigation component. The dam is currently at full capacity (857.781 million cubic metres), but the irrigation phase has yet to commence.
About 30 4×4 enthusiasts participated in the annual Outdoor 4×4 Festival hosted by Land Rover Owners Namibia at Canyon Roadhouse near Fish River Canyon over the long weekend, encountering challenging wet and muddy conditions after Naute Dam sluices opened and closed nearby roads.
A major pipe break on the Oshakati–Omakango main supply pipeline has caused water supply interruptions across central areas of Ohangwena Region. NamWater technical teams are working to restore supply.
Namibia Wildlife Resorts has postponed all Fish River Canyon hiking activities scheduled to commence on 1 May to the second week of May due to significantly increased water levels and strong river flows caused by recent rainfall. The Naute Dam sluices were opened by NamWater after the dam level exceeded 111% capacity.
Two sluice gates at Naute Dam were opened on 29 April 2026 after the dam reached 92.313 million cubic meters of water, or 110.4% of full capacity. Water is being released at 298 cubic meters per second until the dam drops to 105% capacity, and downstream communities are urged to remain vigilant.
The City of Windhoek is expanding its water reclamation capacity through a second Direct Potable Reclamation Plant (DPR2) to secure long-term water supply amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and increasing infrastructure costs. The facility will be implemented in phases, starting at 10 megalitres per day and expanding to 20 megalitres, increasing current reclamation capacity by 50% in phase one and another 50% in phase two.
A five-day power outage in Otjinene disrupted healthcare, water, education, and telecoms; electricity was restored Wednesday but remains unstable. The councillor called for coordinated action by Cenored, NamPower, and NamWater on infrastructure and contingency planning, citing significant economic losses and public safety threats.
The Namibia Water Corporation has postponed a planned water supply interruption for Opuwo and surrounding areas, initially scheduled for 23 April 2026, to avoid disrupting the Opuwo Town Council's Annual Trade Fair (20 April–02 May 2026). The upgrade works will now take place in May 2026, with new dates to be announced later.
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.
A writer from Walvis Bay highlights a lack of job attachment and internship opportunities for occupational health and safety students in Namibia, particularly in construction and mining sectors, despite many safety officer positions requiring years of experience. The author calls on companies to create more internship opportunities to help graduates gain the experience needed to launch their careers.