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

Water Shortage

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Namibia

Omuthiya faces severe water crisis

Omuthiya, in the Oshikoto region, is currently facing a severe water crisis, with some residents going without water for several days, even up to a week. Local business owners have expressed frustration, saying that the lack of water makes it impossible to operate.   Omuthiyagwiipundi is the capital of the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia and it is situated approximately 10 kilometres from Etosha National Park. It has about 7,500 residents

todaySeptember 30, 2024 40

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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 47

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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 76

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Namibia

City of Windhoek talks ‘category C’ water scarcity

Last month, the City of Windhoek cautioned its residents about facing a 'category C' water scarcity situation. In response, residents were advised to reduce their water usage by 10% from their regular consumption. However, reports indicate that residents have surpassed the city's recommended water consumption target by 23%. Abraham Nehemia, CEO of NamWater, revealed these statistics regarding water usage.  

todayDecember 15, 2023 20

Ondangwa and Omuthiya
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Namibia

Ondangwa and Omuthiya without water

Residents of Ondangwa up to Omuthiya were left with dry taps since Tuesday night due to a pipe burst at the J&M Complex in Ondangwa. NamWater’s chief strategy and corporate affairs officer Kadiva Hamutumwa, confirmed this on Wednesday, saying the pipe broke on Tuesday night around 23h00 at Ondangwa. According to Hamutumwa, the Oshali pipeline runs under the Ondangwa J&M Complex. “As a result of the pipeline break, water supply […]

todayNovember 15, 2023 16

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