Hardap Irrigation Scheme water supply suspended due to water crisis

NAMPA

2024-11-01

MARIENTAL, 31 October 2024 - NamWater has announced that the irrigation water supply from the Hardap Dam has been suspended. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 01 NOV (NAMPA) – With water levels in the Hardap Dam falling below 7 per cent, NamWater has announced the suspension of water supply for irrigation purposes.
The decision is expected to heavily impact the Hardap Irrigation Scheme and raw water sources that sustain backyard gardens.
In an interview with Nampa, Catherine Boois, the acting chief executive officer of the Mariental Municipality, stated that although the irrigation scheme wi...

Restricted content

Mariental Agriculture Drought Namwater

Community

Nekomba to strengthen partnerships with traditional leaders for community development

2025-12-18 16:12:43

Police call for vigilance ahead of festive travels

2025-12-18 14:06:27

Unlicensed driver dies in vehicle crash at Sigone village

2025-12-18 14:02:24

CASO cautions farmers on stock theft

2025-12-18 12:47:50

Body found in sewage pit in Oshakati

2025-12-18 09:29:18

Donkey cart becomes lifeline as floods cut off Oshana villagers

2025-12-18 08:13:38

Health Ministry receives medical equipment worth over N.dollars 3 million

2025-12-17 16:43:05

Reho-Spa opening postponed again after detection of second pool leakage

2025-12-17 15:05:17

NPC highlights key achievements in 2025

2025-12-17 14:34:48

Suspected drug dealer to appear in Okakarara Magistrate’s Court this week

2025-12-17 10:01:20

Education Ministry condemns alleged sexual assault incident at Grootfontein school

2025-12-17 08:17:33

Latest NAMPA photos

KATIMA MULILO, 15 December 2025 - Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula received the petition including those that were crafted by four traditional authorities promising to forward them to the relevant authorities and respond promptly to all concerns raised against UDP. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 15 December 2025 - In a petition that was read by Dobson Kwala, a group of concerned Zambezi residents is calling upon President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to exercise her constitutional powers and align protocol and other agencies in Namibia to respond and take action against the UDP. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 December 2025 – African Stars Football Club assistant coach Agnus Elemu pictured during round 13 of the Namibia Premier Football League at the Independence Stadium when his side played to a goalless draw against FC Ongos. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 December 2025 - UNAM Football Club assistant coach Willem Mwedihanga during Round 12 of the Namibia Premier Football League match against African Stars at the UNAM Stadium. The game ended 1-1 extending UNAM's unbeaten run to 12 matches during the 2025/26 Premier League Season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 December 2025 - UNAM Football Club head coach Robert Nauseb during Round 12 of the Namibia Premier Football League match against African Stars at the UNAM Stadium. The game ended 1-1 extending UNAM's unbeaten run to 12 matches during the 2025/26 Premier League Season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 December 2025 - UNAM Football Club head coach Robert Nauseb (left) and assistant coach Willem Mwedihanga during Round 12 of the Namibia Premier Football League match against African Stars at the UNAM Stadium. The game ended 1-1 extending UNAM's unbeaten run to 12 matches during the 2025/26 Premier League Season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 December 2025 - UNAM Football Club head coach Robert Nauseb (right) and assistant coach Willem Mwedihanga during Round 12 of the Namibia Premier Football League match against African Stars at the UNAM Stadium. The game ended 1-1 extending UNAM's unbeaten run to 12 matches during the 2025/26 Premier League Season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA