The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has handed over a 5,000-litre water tank to the community of Chinchimane in the Zambezi Region.

PDM's President, McHenry Venaani, while handing over the donation, encouraged the community to use it for the benefit of all regardless of their political affiliation.

Since January of this year, residents of Brendan Kangongolo Simbwaye Village in Malindi, Zambezi Region, have faced challenges in accessing potable water. 

The difficulties began following the collapse of a 10,000-litre water tank that served the community.

A fire broke out at the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in Rundu, destroying more than N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure.

The senior administrative officer in that directorate, Josef Shinkanda, says what caused the fire is still unknown.