Namibia has reaffirmed the commitment to achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation by the year 2063.

This was the key message at this year's Africa Public Service Day celebrations held at Swakopmund on Thursday.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says Namibia is making progress in expanding access to water and sanitation but admits the country still faces significant challenges in reaching every community.

Dr Ngurare called for urgent improvements in service deliveries.

The more than 219 million dollar Naute-Keetmanshoop water pipeline construction project reflects the principle of sustainable development by investing in long-term economic prosperity instead of responding to escalating crises. 

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, says that despite efforts to drill boreholes for communities in remote areas, saline water remains a persistent challenge.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge visited the construction site of the NamWater Oshakati Treatment Plant to evaluate the progress made and to gain insight into the advancement of the region's capital projects.

The executives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) conducted a visit to the Oshikoto regional leadership as part of ongoing engagements to address water scarcity challenges affecting communities in that region.

Namibia is facing growing demand for water while its infrastructure is ageing and losing significant volumes through leakage.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, sounded this alarm at the inauguration of NamWater's newly appointed board.

The Namibian government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global cooperation on water governance.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, delivered the message on behalf of Minister Inge Zaamwani at the Global Water Partnership Organisation Board meeting.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has accepted the responsibility of hosting the headquarters of the Global Water Partnership Organisation, a move aimed at strengthening global coordination and management of water resources.

The offices moved from Sweden to Namibia.

Residents of Kavango West fear the region could miss development if the government proceeds with the Kavango-Grootfontein water link project.

The concern was raised during a community meeting with the consultants at Mururani.