insert_link Business / Economics 25 July 2024 Morning Biz News: NamWater and Husab Mine’s N$3 Billion Desalination Project Nears Financial Closure; Shein Expands with Johannesburg Pop-Up; Eni Sells Nigerian Oil Unit to Oando; Currency and Commodity Markets Update NamWater and Husab Mine Set for Major Coastal Desalination Project NamWater and Husab Mine are poised to achieve financial closure for their ambitious N$3 billion coastal desalination project by year-end, according to The Brief. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia confirmed that Husab Mine will cover the construction costs, sparing NamWater the task of independently securing the full N$2.5 to N$3 billion required for the project. Shein Expands with New Pop-Up Store […] todayJuly 25, 2024 46
insert_link Business / Economics Another big splash for China in water contracts This story is republished with permission from The Tender Bulletin NamWater has awarded a tender for the construction of the Outapi water treatment works extension and upgrade to China Jiangxi International in joint venture with Homefin Properties for N$112-m, two months after the same partnership landed a N$91-m contract for the construction of Ondangwa – Oshali water pipeline. The Outapi water treatment construction contract was awarded directly by […] todayJuly 17, 2024 91
insert_link Oshiwambo Ominista yuunamapya,omeya nomatululo gomavi Calle Schlettwin okwati ompungulilo yomeya yo Ohangwena II aquifer otayi vulu oku andjaganeka omeya ogendji kiitopolwa yokonooli yoshilongo. Minister okwali ta popi poshituthi shoku dhika ondhopi shoo schemes dho Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply schemes mehulilo shiwike,tati epangelo okupitila mo Namwater olya tamekitha opololeka ndjoka. Tati opololeka yo Ohangwena II Aquifer otayi longwa kongushu yoodola oomilion 250,dhoka dha gandjwa kepangelo,okupitila mo Development Bank’s Namibia Water Sector Support Programme. Ta fatulula kutya ombaanga yomayambulepo ga Africa oya gandja omukuli gooodola oobilion 1.8 ,noshimaliwa otashi longithwa moopololeka nagashi yo Ohanngwena […] todayJuly 1, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NamWater Engages Stakeholders for Water Infrastructure Development NamWater is actively conducting stakeholder engagements in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions to ensure a reliable water supply through infrastructure development across the country, according to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata. todayJuly 1, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo Ondinga ndinga yo shilongo ya taalela omumbwe yo meva ”Abraham Nehemia tati” Omunambelewa omukulunhu me hangano lo ku adjakaneka omayakulo omeva moshilongo NamWater, Abraham Nehemia okwati, omudingonoko wo ndingandinga yo shilongo ouli wa taa lela oupyakadi wo mumbwe yo meva, omolwo oikukuta ne shonopalo lomuloka wa etififwa kelunduluko longhalo yomepo. Edi Abraham Nehemia, okwe di popya pefimbo le talelepo laye pondama yo Von Bach metitatu. Ondama aayo tai hangika popepi no Okahandja, ota kulopotwa ina ounene woku humbata omeva ouhapu ufike fiyo […] todayMay 10, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NamWater Updates Central Namibia’s Water Crisis NamWater, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Land Reform, recently provided an update on the water supply situation in Central Namibia. Esley Kandorozu, Acting Manager of Hydrology at NamWater, highlighted the dire conditions exacerbated by recurrent droughts and unpredictable rainfall patterns due to climate change. The Von Bach Dam, a critical water source, is operating at only 11.3% capacity, signaling a severe shortage in the region. todayMay 10, 2024 104
insert_link Namibia CoW to use borehole water to meet demand The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that it is experiencing a serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as of June 2023. This has resulted in observable differences from the usual water in terms of colour, taste and fragrance. In a notice issued on Tuesday, CoW stated that despite this, it remains committed to maintaining the quality of drinking […] todayMarch 6, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia NamWater Awards N$935 Million Tender to Chinese Firm for Oshakati Water Purification Facility The Namibia Water Corporation decides to award a N$935 million tender to Chinese company Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group for the construction of a water purification facility at Oshakati. Concerns arise as the winning bid is N$447 million more expensive than one of the competitors. Bid documents reveal that Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group initially submitted a bid of around N$790 million. Despite bids from eight other Chinese companies, the award goes […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Von Bach dam hits lowest level since 2017 The Von Bach dam is currently standing at 12.6%, the lowest since January 2017 while the Swakoppoort levels continue to decline. NamWater has meanwhile faced challenges transferring water from Swakoppoort to Von Bach, leaving Windhoek reliant on aquifers, should the rainy season disappoint. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor comments on the implications. todayFebruary 5, 2024 47