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Neckartal Dam

2022-08-272026-06-23
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In coverage

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  1. January 2025

  2. The Namibian

    The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) says the Hardap Dam rose by 1.8%, reaching 16.6% from 14.8%, while the Neckartal Dam climbed by 0.77% to 78.4% from 77.8%. …

    Hardap and Neckartal Dams record water level increases after rainfall
  3. October 2024

  4. The Namibian

    … owns have named several streets after former president Sam Nujoma. “Under Swapo leadership the airport became non-functional, the Keetmanshoop hospital that was to become a referral hospital was downgraded, and the council was ungovernable. “But Bernadus brought the Neckartal Dam …

    Swapo says ‘Swartbooi streets’ were not approved; LPM lauds leader’s contribution to development
  5. September 2024

  6. The Namibian

    … He said the party will spend 10% of the country’s gross domestic product on agriculture to increase productivity. “To develop value chains in food processing, we can utilise the resources available at the Neckartal Dam and the Okavango River. …

    Promises made at presidential debate
  7. February 2024

  8. The Namibian

    … Namibia’s public works projects like roads, the Neckartal Dam, fuel storage, government offices and ever-mushrooming parastatals consistently drain taxpayer money, with little to show in terms of job creation and overall improved quality of life. …

    Rent a Namibian Kills Jobs, Throws Money Out the Window
  9. August 2022

  10. The Namibian

    … Is colonialism to blame for the vanity construction projects such as the petroleum storage facility, ministerial head offices and projects like the Neckartal Dam, which together cost close to N$20 billion? …

    The President and the Colonialism Excuse
Tourism & Environment

NWR rescuing 96 hikers trapped in Fish River Canyon

The News

Namibia Wildlife Resorts is rescuing 96 hikers from nine groups stranded in Fish River Canyon since Sunday after heavy rains caused the Naute Dam to exceed capacity, forcing NamWater to open sluice gates that sent dangerous, rapidly rising water downstream. The Fish River hiking trail has been temporarily closed until conditions are declared safe.

Why it matters

Active rescue of 96 hikers trapped in Fish River Canyon by dam releases continues to be a major ongoing emergency affecting public safety.

10 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. NWR rescuing 96 hikers trapped in Fish River Canyon

    Namibia Wildlife Resorts is rescuing 96 hikers from nine groups stranded in Fish River Canyon since Sunday after heavy rains caused the Naute Dam to exceed capacity, forcing NamWater to open sluice gates that sent dangerous, rapidly rising water downstream. The Fish River hiking trail has been temporarily closed until conditions are declared safe.

    10 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. Naute and Neckartal dam releases raise Fish River flood risk

    Namibia Water Corporation opened the Naute Dam's floodgates on Sunday as water levels exceeded capacity, with releases from both Naute and Neckartal dams flowing into the rapidly-rising Fish River. NamWater has warned residents, tourists, and farmers to stay out of the Fish River and canyon areas due to high water volumes and strong flows.

    11 hours ago · Informanté →

  3. 96 hikers trapped in Fish River Canyon during flood

    Ninety-six hikers, including school children, are trapped in Fish River Canyon after heavy rainfall and dam releases caused water levels to rise. Police and Namibia Wildlife Resorts have launched a rescue operation involving ground teams and a helicopter.

    14 hours ago · Informanté →

  4. Southern Namibia records heavy rainfall, dams overflow

    The south experienced sustained heavy rainfall over the weekend, with several areas in Hardap and //Kharas regions receiving significant amounts, including Bethanie which recorded more than 40 mm. Dam levels rose notably, with Naute Dam reaching over 117% capacity, prompting NamWater to open a sluice gate.

    23 hours ago · Informanté →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Fish River Canyon hike closed due to heavy rainfall and dam overflow

    Namibia Wildlife Resorts has temporarily closed the Fish River Canyon Hike following heavy rainfall in the Naute Dam catchment area and the opening of sluice gates, which pose a safety risk. The Naute Dam reached 117.3% capacity and released water at about 780 m³/s into the Fish River, while the Neckartal Dam also overflowed at 105.7% capacity with a spilling rate of 870 m³/s.

    21 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 12 June

  1. Neckartal Dam irrigation phase advances to environmental assessment

    The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment will be undertaken to advance the Neckartal Dam project into Phase Two, which aims to develop the irrigation component. The project covers approximately 19,000 hectares of government farms in the //Kharas Region.

    12 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 5 June

  1. Koryx signs grid deal for Haib Copper Project development

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 11 May

  1. Namibia's crisis: ambitious plans without execution

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's core problem is not a lack of plans but failure to implement them, citing the Neckartal Dam as an example of infrastructure built without realizing its full economic promise. The piece contends the nation has numerous strategies for agriculture, housing, industrialisation, and other sectors but chronically struggles to turn these plans into functioning economic systems.

    11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 8 May

  1. Government accelerates Neckartal Dam irrigation phase launch

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Government directs second phase of Neckartal irrigation scheme

    A government directive has been issued to commence the second irrigation phase of the Neckartal Dam through a public-private partnership.

    7 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Southern Namibia dams rise to 90% capacity after rainfall

    Recent rainfall in catchment areas has boosted southern Namibian dams to a combined 90.8% storage capacity, up from 88.7% the previous week, with Hardap Dam receiving the largest inflow of 13.7 million cubic metres. However, dams supplying Windhoek remain significantly depleted at 58.2% capacity, down sharply from 88.4% a year ago.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. MPs warn persistent agriculture ministry underfunding threatens food security

    Members of parliament have expressed concern over the continued underfunding of the agriculture ministry, with lawmakers warning that declining allocations for land distribution, drought support, and veterinary services risk compromising national food security and employment. The ministry received N$1.8 billion for the current financial year, with over N$1.4 billion allocated to operations and over N$300 million to development.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 April

  1. NamWater seeks environmental approval for Haib mining dam

    NamWater is pursuing environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to build water infrastructure, including a large-scale off-channel storage dam, to supply Koryx Copper's proposed Haib copper mining project in the ||Kharas region with around 20 million cubic metres of water annually from the Orange River. The project is expected to create up to 3,500 jobs during construction and around 1,350 during operations.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. ||Kharas rivers flow after rains amid water scarcity

    Major intermittent rivers in the ||Kharas region have been flowing following recent heavy rains, though several roads are temporarily impassable. Despite the rainfall, water resources in southern Namibia remain under pressure due to high evaporation rates and limited groundwater recharge, with six southern dams currently storing 3% less water than a year ago.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Vice president praises ||Kharas region economic growth progress

    Vice president Lucia Witbooi praised ||Kharas region for transforming into an economic hub with significant progress in agriculture, agri-processing, mining, fisheries and tourism. She acknowledged ongoing challenges in industrial activity, water, sanitation and housing while noting government efforts through development projects at Noordoewer and Auas.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Namibia's major dams record dramatic water level gains

    Namibia's key dams have surged dramatically over the past year, with the Tilda Viljoen Dam rising from empty to over 50% capacity and other major dams more than doubling their storage levels, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia.

    26 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Young engineers network launches flagship mentorship and industry exposure programme

    The Young Consulting Engineers of Namibia (YCEN) acts as a bridge between academia and the consulting engineering industry, offering students and young professionals webinars, technical site visits, networking sessions, and a Job Shadow Day initiative that placed 26 participants at member firms in March 2025. The organisation is also active in community outreach, supporting charities like Needy Hearts Soup Kitchen and Desert Kidz Care Foundation.

    14 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Rainfall lifts river flows and national dam levels above 80%

    Namibia recorded widespread rainfall over recent days, with moderate falls across north-central and north-eastern regions and lighter showers in the south, boosting river flows and maintaining national dam storage at 80.1% as of 5 January. However, authorities note a storage deficit of 28.7% compared to the same period last year, with dam levels ranging from highs of 97.7% at Neckartal Dam to lows below 5% at Bondels and Tjivero Silt dams.

    6 January 2026 · Informanté →

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