The much-awaited second phase of the Neckartal Dam 19-thousand-hectare irrigation project is gaining momentum, with the project viability assessment currently underway.

NamWater has begun installing pre-paid water meters in Keetmanshoop to curb escalating debt and improve water management. Spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata confirmed the system will come into effect once installations are complete.

Members of Parliament scrutinised the N$1.3 billion budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, raising concerns over funding sustainability, equitable distribution of marine resources, agriculture decolonisation, and water harvesting strategies.

The City of Windhoek has inaugurated a “Wastewater” mobile exhibition at the Windhoek Museum, designed to educate residents about the significance of water reuse and management.

NamWater dams have recorded a notable change this week with the overall water capacity standing at 79,4 percent compared to 78,6 percent in the previous week.

Dams in the south and western part of the country recorded the highest levels, followed by the Windhoek dams and central dams. 

The Keetmanshoop Municipality has postponed the planned water supply disconnection that was scheduled for the 24th of March until the 7th of April 2026.

The municipality announced in a public notice that the disconnections will apply to all consumers with outstanding balances older than 31 January 2026.

NamWater's dam levels across Namibia show mixed results, with some reservoirs rising and others declining slightly.

According to NamWater's latest weekly dam bulletin, the country's total storage stands at 80.9%, a slight drop from last week.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted the inclusive benefits of the just concluded 39th African Union Summit's agenda for African countries, with Namibia poised to play a pivotal leadership role in water management, food security and sanitation.

Namibia has signed an agreement with the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), officially establishing the organisation's secretariat in Windhoek. 

Namibia clarified that it has not granted approval for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about potential impacts on downstream flows in the Orange River.

This was in response to a report that the country was unhappy with the project.