The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) will ration water supply from March 7–10, 2023, due to an upgrade of the raw water pumps at the Oshakati Water Treatment Plant and distribution system.

In a notice for stakeholders and customers in the Oshana, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto regions on Friday, NamWater states that the rationing of water supply will take place between 22h00 and 05h00 during the four-day period.

This is necessary to build up reserve capacity to sustain supply to critical customers, the report said.

"NamWater will monitor the situation closely and will advise again on further measures as may become necessary," it added.

The water utility said rationing times may be shortened depending on the water consumption during this period.

"Should there be critical needs at essential service centers, such as hospitals and clinics, stakeholders may contact the area manager for operations, as well as the scheme superintendents, for possible water delivery arrangements through water tankers to critical institutions," NamWater said.