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.
The three-dam system that provides water to the Central Areas of Namibia is said to be in a strong position.
Currently, the Von Bach, Swakoppoort and Omatako dams that supply the central area of Namibia have a combined storage of about 82 million cubic metres, representing 53.1% of their total capacity.
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.
