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Orange River

Also known as: Orange River at Blouputs · Orange River at Sendelingsdrift · Orange River Irrigation Project

2020-02-212026-06-08
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  1. August 2023

  2. The Namibian

    … But the diamond reserves dwindled in the 1920s and the town was abandoned as prospectors chased new diamond deposits near the Orange River in 1956. …

    Lüderitz’s Energy Gamble
  3. August 2022

  4. The Namibian

    … find more ancient hidden treasures, which form part of exhibits of fossils of prehistoric animals like ostriches, leopards and elephants, such as the Eozygodon mortoensis, which would have been alive 19 million years ago and was discovered at the Auchas Mine near the Orange River …

    A Guide to the Earth Science Museum
  5. February 2020

  6. The Namibian

    … Archaeological evidence from the Gemsbok archaeological site at the Orange River mouth provides evidence of human activity along the Namibian coast dating back 800 000 years. …

    How Things Have Changed
Mining & Energy

Koryx signs grid deal for Haib Copper Project development

The News

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.

Why it matters

Koryx's grid agreement advances a major copper project essential to Namibia's economic diversification and mining sector growth.

5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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 1 June

  1. LPO urges regional cooperation to protect Namibia's FMD-free status

    The Livestock Producers' Organisation says no country can fight foot-and-mouth disease in isolation, warning that Namibia's internationally recognised FMD-free status requires cooperation between governments, veterinary authorities, farmers and regional partners. Maintaining the status is critical to protecting the livestock industry and international beef export market access.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Oranjemund restricts Orange River access due to rising water

    The Oranjemund Town Council has prohibited access to the Orange River and nearby flooded areas due to rising water levels and strong currents. The council cited hazardous conditions including unstable ground and debris, and advised residents and visitors to avoid the river, river mouth, and beach to prevent drowning incidents.

    19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 15 May

  1. Roads Authority closes C13 route due to Orange River flooding

    The Roads Authority has temporarily closed the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr after flooding from the Orange River submerged part of the route approximately 12 kilometres from the Sendelingsdrift Border Post. Motorists are warned against attempting to cross flooded sections and advised to use alternative routes.

    15 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kunene, Kavango, Orange rivers rise; Zambezi declines

    The Kunene River's discharge rose by more than 300 cubic metres per second over the past week to 894.10 m³/s, and the Kavango and Orange rivers also recorded rising water levels, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia. In contrast, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo declined over the same period.

    13 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Kunene River flow declines but remains above last year's levels

    The Kunene River's flow rate at Ruacana declined from 1,540.50 m³/s on Saturday to 1,125.50 m³/s by Monday, though still higher than the 708.10 m³/s recorded on the same date last year. The Zambezi River and other waterways have also experienced declining flows, but water levels remain significantly higher than those of last year.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté →

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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Windhoek informal settlement residents lose belongings in severe flooding

    Heavy Saturday rains flooded Okahandja Park informal settlement in Windhoek, destroying household items and displacing families. Residents say the flooding, worsened by proximity to a riverbed, was unusually intense, with water reaching knee height inside shacks, and more rainfall is forecast for the week.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Widespread rainfall expected across Namibia this week

    The Namibian Meteorological Institute forecasts widespread rainfall across most of the country this week, excluding the Namib Desert stretch and parts of Omaheke, with conditions persisting into the weekend with regional variations.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Vice President marks 36 years of Namibian independence in Karasburg

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commemorated Namibia's 36th independence anniversary in Karasburg under the theme "Beyond 36: For a Prosperous Future," calling for unity and action to build on the country's foundations and accelerate socio-economic transformation. She highlighted government priorities including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, and green hydrogen initiatives, while acknowledging structural challenges in the IIKharas region and ongoing development projects aimed at inclusive growth.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. //Kharas region evolving into strategic economic hub, VP says

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi says //Kharas has evolved from a historically marginalised area into a dynamic economic hub through government's commitment to inclusive development, with progress in agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, and infrastructure. She noted the region faces ongoing challenges in value addition, water, sanitation and housing, and is positioned to benefit from large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen initiatives.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Ministry establishes FMD control zone in ||Kharas region

    The Ministry of Agriculture has established a foot-and-mouth disease control area in the ||Kharas region as a precautionary measure to prevent disease spread from neighbouring countries and safeguard Namibia's FMD-free status and international export market access. The declaration does not indicate an outbreak in Namibia.

    23 March 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 →

Saturday 21 March

  1. VP Witbooi urges unity and inclusive development on Independence Day

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for collective responsibility and socio-economic transformation as Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, emphasizing government priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, and renewable energy, while acknowledging remaining challenges in housing, water, and sanitation.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. North-eastern rivers rise; authorities urge flood preparedness

    Water levels in Namibia's north-eastern rivers—including the Zambezi, Chobe, and Kavango—continued to rise this week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo reaching 6.84 metres and the Kavango at Rundu surpassing 7 metres. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned the public to remain vigilant in flood-prone areas and recommended activation of flood risk mitigation and preparedness measures, particularly near the Zambezi River, where the river has overflowed its banks and floodwaters are spreading into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Namibia establishes FMD control zone to protect beef exports

    Namibia has declared a foot-and-mouth disease control area in the //Kharas Region near the southern border to maintain its disease-free status and safeguard access to international beef markets. The zone imposes strict controls on livestock movement, requiring veterinary permits, 30-day isolation periods, and biosecurity measures for visitors.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

  4. Independence Day celebrations highlight unity across Namibia

    An opinion piece praises the 36th Namibian Independence Day celebrations held in all regions as a significant moment for national unity and a counter to factionalism and tribalism, noting that regional events reflect Namibian sovereignty and the freedom of movement that citizens have exercised since 1990.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Black rhino calf born at Gondwana sanctuary in Fish River Canyon

    The Gondwana ERP Black Rhino Sanctuary has achieved a major conservation milestone with the recent birth of a rhino calf, signalling that decades of ecological restoration and wildlife reintroduction efforts are succeeding. The sanctuary, envisioned as one of the world's largest black rhino reserves, now operates a fully functional anti-poaching unit and plans to offer guided rhino tracking experiences to guests.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Zambezi and Kavango Rivers rise sharply, flood alert issued

    Namibia's Hydrological Services warns that the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is rising toward the 7-metre mark and nearly double last year's level, with water overflowing into eastern floodplains. Communities in flood-prone areas across Namibia are urged to activate flood preparedness measures as thundershowers are expected to continue river rises.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Fruit flies threaten Namibia's table grape export sector

    The government warns that invasive fruit fly species, particularly the oriental fruit fly, pose a growing threat to Namibia's horticultural sector and table grape exports along the Orange River. A workshop organised by the EU-funded Stosar II programme brought together stakeholders to strengthen pest surveillance, identification and control systems to meet international phytosanitary requirements and protect market access.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Uis community demands N$300m from Xinfeng lithium miner

    The Uis community is demanding N$300 million in compensation from Xinfeng, a Chinese-majority lithium mining company that operated illegally until operations were halted in November 2024. The community cites damage to ancestral graves and cultural heritage, environmental harm, and lack of community consent, and calls for transparent benefit-sharing, local employment, and legally binding safeguards before mining resumes.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Zambezi River levels remain dangerously high, flood alert issued

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo reached 6.75 metres on 12 March 2026, significantly higher than the same date in previous years, with water overflowing banks into eastern floodplains. Namibia's Hydrological Services urged communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures across multiple flood-prone regions.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Zambezi and other rivers surge; flood alert issued nationwide

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has risen to 6.76 metres, significantly higher than recent years and well above last week's 3.99m reading. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains and recommended that communities nationwide activate flood preparedness measures, as several other rivers including the Kavango and Orange are also elevated.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Zambezi River surges past 6 metres, flood alerts issued

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo rose 3.05 metres in a week to reach 6.68m by Monday, March 9, 2026, significantly higher than the 2.06m recorded on the same date last year. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned surrounding communities to be cautious as the river overflows its banks into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Zambezi River overflows; authorities urge flood preparedness

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is overflowing with water levels near 5 metres, a significant rise from levels recorded in February. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has called for intensified flood preparedness efforts in flood-prone areas including the Zambezi, Kavango, Kunene, and Orange River regions.

    7 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. FAO, NPPO train grape farmers on fruit fly pest management

    The National Plant Protection Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization held a capacity-building workshop in Aussenkehr to train horticultural farmers, especially table grape growers, on managing the Oriental Fruit Fly, which threatens Namibia's table grape industry along the Orange River and limits access to international markets. The workshop aimed to strengthen compliance with international phytosanitary standards and enhance export competitiveness through practical training and farm profiling.

    25 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Southern Namibian rivers swell after recent rainfall

    Recent showers have revived southern Namibian rivers including the Orange River and Löwen River, with water levels forecast to rise further in coming days. The Hydrological Services warns communities along the Lower Orange River to remain cautious and take flood prevention measures, while some southern dams have also recorded slight increases in capacity.

    25 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. New book examines land, conservation, and indigenous claims in southern Namibia

    A new book by historians Bernard Moore and Luregn Lenggenhager titled 'Space is the Ultimate Luxury' explores the competing interests of private conservation schemes, international capitalism, and ancestral land claims of the Bondelswarts Nama community in southern Namibia. The authors argue that modern conservation efforts, intended to rewild endangered species for wealthy tourism, continue a pattern of land dispossession that has constrained indigenous communities since colonial times.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Namibian rivers show mixed water level changes this week

    According to Namibia's Hydrological Services Flood Bulletin, the country's rivers experienced minimal changes between 27 January and 3 February 2026, with some gaining water levels—including the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo (up 0.18m) and Kunene at Ruacana—while others declined, such as the Kwando and Kavango at Rundu.

    7 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 February

  1. Namibia blocks South Africa-Lesotho water project phase two

    Namibia has refused to approve Phase 2 of the South Africa-Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about reduced downstream water flows on the Orange River and potential damage to its irrigation schemes, mining, and power projects. The ministry says the blockade will stand until South Africa commits to jointly developing the Noordoewer-Vioolsdrift Dam as a mitigation measure.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

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