RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION AS OPUWO’S WATER CRISIS DEEPENS

NAMPA

2025-02-14

OPUWO, 10 February 2025 - The water challenges in Opuwo have persisted for 34 years, prompting Namwater and the Opuwo Town Council to formulate new solutions aimed at permanently resolving the ongoing water crisis in the area. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

By Uakutura Kambaekua
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

OPUWO, 14 FEB (NAMPA) – The escalating demand for quality water and persistent scarcity issues have become a significant challenge for residents of Opuwo, who are calling for prompt and effective rectification.
For the past 34 years the rocky town, which is also the capital of the Kunene Region, has been grappling with water challenges - its scarcity, lack of quality water and loss of water.
The tow...

Restricted content

OPUWO, 30 January 2025 - A water pipe in Opuwo that is impacted by scale build-up. Approximately 60 per cent of the town’s pipes are affected, primarily due to mineral deposits that accumulate on the inner surfaces when hard water flows through, therefore hindering water flow and ultimately leading to damage in plumbing systems over time. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene NamWater water interventions development

Environment

Namibia warned of drier, hotter 2026/27 rainfall season

2026-09-07 15:40:22

Tourism policy enters final validation stage

2026-09-04 18:26:32

Zaamwani announces policy reforms to protect N$14 billion fisheries sector

2026-09-04 11:59:07

Agriculture a key pillar to achieve NDP6: Ngurare

2026-08-23 10:18:17

Crocodiles successfully rescued from fire at Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm

2026-08-18 15:40:18

Namibia lacks dedicated waste management law

2026-08-10 13:48:52

Conservation and environmental issues can be solved by indigenous people: Dyakugha

2026-08-10 12:35:12

Namibia targets 1.8 million tourists and N$18.5 billion GDP by 2030

2026-08-07 11:40:18

Land Reform Ministry steps up illegal fence removals

2026-08-06 09:41:51

SCRAMBLE FOR ETOSHA'S NATURAL RESOURCES INTENSIFIES AMID LATEST HAI//OM SAN DEMANDS

2026-08-02 15:59:59

Minister urges development partners to back agri-food transformation

2026-07-27 16:02:19

Latest NAMPA photos

OTJINENE, 07 September 2026 - Otjinene Farmers Association elected new leadership (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMIUNMD, 07 September 2026 - A tobacco smoker sparing his cigarette for a later smoke. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 September 2026 - Ashante Manetti, the Chief Commercial Officer of Letshego Holdings Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SACHONA, 06 September 2026 - One person died and six others were injured when a vehicle overturned at Sachona on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 05 September 2026 - Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Suzan Ndjaleka, paid a courtesy visit to Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo and the Kavango West leadership at the Kavango West Regional Council Office Park on Friday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2026 - The NIPDB delegation and PWC delegation pictured at the launch of the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OKAKARARA, 03 September 2026 - The livestock parade section at the 18th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair which started Monday at the town and where business activities of local exhibitors, corporate entities and government ministries were going strong. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Capricorn Group executive management at State House, where the financial services group briefed her on its role in capital mobilisation and investment across key sectors of the Namibian economy. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA