The Alternate Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, has urged accelerated financial closure and implementation of water projects across the continent, noting that Africa already has viable, bankable initiatives awaiting funding.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that water scarcity and inadequate sanitation could fuel migration, displacement and conflict across Africa if urgent action is not taken.
Dam water levels have increased across key dams following recent rainfall in catchment areas.
Updated figures by Namwater indicate a positive response to recent precipitation with Swakoppoort Dam, which saw its water levels rise by 0.796 million cubic metres.
NamWater is owed a total of N$2.8 billion by various entities, an amount that poses a serious risk to national water security.
It is, therefore, urgently calling on local authorities, government institutions, industries and all consumers to settle their accounts.
Since its establishment, the Erongo Desalination Plant has been recognised as an enabler for the region's modern economy.
This year, the plant marks 15 years of existence.
It is located about 30 kilometres from Swakopmund, near the Wlotzkasbaken settlement.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has emphasised that land reform in Namibia is not just about land redistribution, citing that effective land utilisation will be a key focus during his tenure.
Lüderitz has been experiencing significant water constraints for the past week, caused by a pipe burst along the feeder line that leads to the NamWater terminal reservoir.
Following good recent rains received in the country, NamWater has announced positive inflows to the country's dam levels.
The Von Bach Dam is now standing at 31.3%, while the Swakoppoort Dam is at 35.6%.
Omatako Dam is now at 28.1%, down from 28.5%, despite receiving 37 mm of rainfall.
NamWater has announced that dam levels have improved due to the rainfall over the past few days.
The development brings much-needed optimism as the rainy season progresses, contributing to water security.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is extending and upgrading the Outapi water treatment plant in the Omusati Region following a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday.
