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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Water Crisis

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Namibia

Water Crisis Intensifies in Okankolo and Eengodi: Residents Face Dire Situation

Residents of Okankolo and Eengodi constituencies in the Oshikoto region are already feeling the strain of recurring water shortages. Highlighting the worsening situation, Okankolo constituency councillor Hans Nambondi, expressed concern over the severity of the water crisis. He further warned of the escalating consequences of drought, suggesting that this year's conditions might surpass the severity of last year's crisis. Nambondi said that many people and animals depend on ponds and […]

todayMarch 14, 2024 12

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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 45

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Namibia

NamWater and the City of Windhoek enforce water saving measures

NamWater and the City of Windhoek have announced that they plan to put strict measures in place to save water in the central area. This is because three major dams—Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort—have not received any new water and currently have only 22.2% capacity. This is much less than the 39.9% they had at the same time last year. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemiah.

todayJanuary 29, 2024 73

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South Africa

SA’s Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu says his department is planning to deal with ongoing water crisis

SA's Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu says his department is planning to deal with ongoing water crisis that South Africa is facing by minimal negotiations with water service authorities. Mchunu made the comments during a water imbizo at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi says some of the water problems experienced in some communities could have been easily resolved had local authorities stuck […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 19

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South Africa

RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s water crisis is a national emergency

RISE Mzansi says it is deeply concerned by the ongoing water crisis in parts of South Africa. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s 2023 Blue Drop Report shows that drinking water quality has deteriorated, and water losses have surged over the past nine years. RISE Mzansi’s, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says they have already filed a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission, calling it to investigate the abuse of human […]

todayDecember 12, 2023 16

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