NamWater

Omunino gomeya gOshakati-Omakango ota gu opalekwa nziya

Omunambelewa gwiipambele yoshigwana nomakwatathano mehamgano lyo ku andjakaneka omeya moshilongo Lot Ndamanomhata okwati omunino gomeya gOshakati-Omakango ogwa topa Etiyali. Ndamanomhata okwa koleke ndhoka momukanda gwiikundaneki ohela. Tati omunino ngoka ogwa simana molwaashoka oha gu andjaneke omeya kiitopolwa oyindji yoshilongo. Ndamanomhata ta gwedhapo kutya aanambelewa yawo oya ipyakidhila oku gu opaleka, opo oshigwana shi tsikile okunwa omeya ga yogoka. Tati nuuna ya manitha iilonga omeya otaga tameke oku enda naakwashigwana otaya […]

13 March, 2025

Namibia

Unpaid water bills put pressure on NamWater

Oshakati purification Plant “The top 12 indebted local authorities collectively owe NamWater about N$889 million.” WINDHOEK, 12 March - The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing financial strain, with outstanding payments for water services reaching N$2.4 billion by the end of February 2025. The corporation's latest figures reveal a 16% increase from N$2.1 billion in June 2024, raising concerns about the sustainability of the country's water supply infrastructure. NamWater […]

12 March, 2025

Environment

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda Calls for Stronger Ombudsman Bill

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda has called for key reforms to the Ombudsman Bill to enhance accountability and justice. She emphasized the need for greater independence in the appointment process to prevent political influence. Dienda also urged for expanded oversight powers, particularly in cases of police misconduct and corruption. She highlighted the importance of increasing resources to improve investigations and public outreach. Additionally, she advocated for better representation of marginalized groups within […]

5 March, 2025

Namibia

NamWater Alerts Public on Fake Payslip Scam

NamWater has warned businesses and individuals to be cautious of fake payslips being used to commit fraud. Scammers are using fraudulent NamWater payslips to deceive people, especially in the short-term loan sector. NamWater spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata.

27 February, 2025

Environment

NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country

NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […]

25 February, 2025

Oshiwambo

Ondodo yomeva meendama doshilongo ota yeetifa eenghono

Ehengano loku adjakaneka omayakulo omeva moshiwana NamWater ola shiivifa lambilipalekwa konghalo yomeva yadi di dilikwa noku kungulukila meendama domeva da yooloka doshilongo omafiku adjako. Eshi oshalandula komuloka ushambula oo wayakulwa meenele dayooloka doshilongo no kweetififa ododo yomeva iye pombada meendama osho tashi yandje etimaumbwile leetifa eenghono konghalo yomeva nokweetapo oikulya moshilongo. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kehangano onghela owati ondama ngaashi ya Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero Main, Daan […]

18 February, 2025

Namibia

Significant Inflows Boost Water Levels in Key Central Dams

Namibia Water Corporation has reported significant inflows into key central dams—Swakoppoort, Von Bach, and Omatako—following recent rainfall, boosting water security for the Central Area. Spokesman Lot Ndamanhomhata, indicated that as of yesterday, Swakoppoort Dam rose to 24.5%, Von Bach Dam to 24.8%, and Omatako Dam to 5.3%, with Omatako experiencing the largest increase of 1.351 Mm³, more than doubling its volume. These positive developments are vital for sustaining water […]

28 January, 2025

Namibia

NamWater Restarts Orano Desalination Plant

The Orano Desalination Plant has resumed full operations, according to Namibia Water Corporation. Water pumping is back on track, and supply is gradually stabilizing. NamWater’s contingency plans during the shutdown ensured minimal impact, as expanded upon by spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata.

22 January, 2025

Namibia

Irrigation Water Supply from Hardap Dam Resumes

NamWater, in collaboration with the Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, has announced that irrigation water supply from the Hardap Dam will resume on 20 January 2025. The decision, approved by Minister Calle Schlettwein, aims to boost agricultural productivity and regional economic stability last year. Lot Ndamanomhata is NamWater's spokesperson.

16 January, 2025