NAMIBIA FACES EXTREME HEAT AND EL NIÑO RISKS IN 2026/2027
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Namibia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, as hot conditions are expected to spread across the country.
Namibia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, as hot conditions are expected to spread across the country.
Africa has a US$10 to US$12 billion pipeline of water projects that could help address growing water insecurity across the continent. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the priority now, however, is turning these projects into funded and implementable programmes.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation has committed to turning Namibia into the political and diplomatic capital of water in the world.
A Global Investment Facility was launched to mobilise US$15 billion by 2030.
The City of Windhoek has reemphasized its 20% borehole water usage restriction as an essential component of its operational strategy.
This measure aims to maintain a consistent water supply, supporting both residents and business operations.