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

Juvenile pangolin rescued in Otjozondjupa

2026-10-20 16:25:41

EFUNDO’S RIVERSIDE PROJECTS GROW FROM SELF-FUNDED BEGINNINGS

2026-10-20 11:17:44

Omaheke farmers urged brand and register their livestock

2026-10-17 14:59:44

NTB concludes compliance campaign in Hardap

2026-10-15 17:16:24

Walvis Bay gets boost in town’s waste management

2026-10-15 15:43:29

A total 900km² area in Erongo to be tested in CTBTO nuclear inspection exercise

2026-10-15 15:12:19

Omaheke holds stakeholder forum on FMD

2026-10-15 14:28:17

Compulsory FMD vaccination introduced in ||Kharas

2026-10-14 14:38:05

Windhoek rolls out five-point disaster risk reduction strategy

2026-10-13 15:20:49

Namibia hosting CTBTO on-site inspection exercise

2026-10-12 16:56:54

MEFT reviews lottery regulations, proposes lower competition fees

2026-10-12 14:07:56

Latest NAMPA photos

TUGUVA, 20 October 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson Fillipus Tenga led a delegation to the residence of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba at Tuguva village in the Kavango West Region on Tuesday to offer condolences following the death of Pohamba's spouse, Namibia's second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed on Saturday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters heading from Okahandja to Windhoek hitch a ride with the seven-seater vehicles at B1 City Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 (NAMPA) – Florida Ruhoze Haakuria of Ketungoutji Investment CC, trading as Pukaa Catering Services, confirmed that the restaurant is feeling the impact of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – The usually bustling Oshetu Kapana Market in Katutura stands unusually quiet following a three-week strain caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, which have choked the meat supply that drives the market’s local economy. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – Helmut Angula paying tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba during a prayer service held in her honour. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

GOBABIS - Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura, Swapo Regional Coordinator for the Omaheke Region (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA