Ongwediva taps run dry

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2024-10-30
UUKWANGULA, 19 October 2019 – The canal that takes water from Olushandja Dam in the Omusati Region to the water treatment plant of NamWater at Oshakati. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA UUKWANGULA, 19 October 2019 – The canal that takes water from Olushandja Dam in the Omusati Region to the water treatment plant of NamWater at Oshakati. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA
ONGWEDIVA, 30 OCT (NAMPA) – Residents of Ongwediva have been facing water interruptions for nearly two weeks.
Town spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge told Nampa in an interview on Wednesday that the water flow challenges will occur for an unspecified period at this time, as they are yet to determine the exact cause of the interruptions.
“Our technical team is working around the clock to ensure that normal and uninterrupted water supply and distributi...
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