President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa's future depends on unity, regional cooperation and homegrown solutions as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026.

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged renewed commitment to continental unity, integration and development while spotlighting water security as a priority for the continent's future.

The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is working to mobilise up to N$15 billion in water investments.

A major new bridge set to preserve access across the future Polihali Reservoir was officially launched on Wednesday by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and King Letsie III, who hailed the new Senqu Bridge as a critical engineering lifeline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).

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.