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 […] today6 March, 2024
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 […] today14 February, 2024
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. today5 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kamanjab offers 24 per cent discount incentive to ratepayers The Kamanjab Village Council has resolved to offer a 24 per cent discount on outstanding water bills to motivate defaulting residents to settle their outstanding balances. Defaulting consumers owe the council N.dollars 7 million in unpaid water bills, with some outstanding amounts dating back more than 30 years. Kamanjab Village Council accounting officer Jogen Arnold /Urib confirmed the decision in an interview with Nampa on Friday, saying it is […] today12 January, 2024