Kolkhozobod, Tajikistan, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Vast reserves, but little to drink: Tajikistan's water struggles

NAMPA / AFP

2025-10-08

To quench his thirst, Tajik labourer Nematoullo Bassirov must take a risk -- drawing water from the stream running through his yard and hoping he won't fall sick. Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with abundant reserves in the otherwise arid region of Central Asia, access to clean, safe drinking water is still a privilege in the poor country. "There's all sorts of dirt in it," Bassirov told AFP, scooping out garbage bags, food wrappe......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Putin to visit Central Asia as Russian influence wanes

2025-10-08 08:02:16

TOKYO, Oct 8, 2025 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Asian Productivity Organization

2025-10-08 07:30:11

London, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Ukraine strikes put pressure on Russian oil

2025-10-08 07:30:11

Zurich, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Swiss watch industry should find time for India, says Deloitte

2025-10-08 06:30:07

SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2025 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Ant International-Alipay+

2025-10-08 06:30:07

Mumbai, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - British PM Starmer in India after trade deal

2025-10-08 06:30:07

Hong Kong, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Gold tops $4,000 for first time as traders pile into safe haven

2025-10-08 05:30:16

Tiruppur, India, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs

2025-10-08 05:30:15

SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2025 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: AEG

2025-10-08 05:00:38

Hong Kong, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - Gold price breaks $4,000 an ounce for first time

2025-10-08 04:31:08

Tokyo, Oct 8, 2025 (AFP) - How gold topped $4,000 for first time

2025-10-08 04:31:08

Latest NAMPA photos

TSUMEB, 20 September 2025 - The Palms for Life Fund Namibia will offer training to 20 participants involved in toy making from Tsintsabis, located in the Oshikoto Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meeting the IPC Leadership at state house. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2025 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the chairperson of the Hardap regional council, Gershon Dausab at a public briefing held in Mariental on Monday. (Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT 2025 – The City of Windhoek on Monday officially opened the International Fire Safety Week 2025 with a strong call for collective responsibility in preventing fire disasters that continue to claim lives and destroy property, particularly in informal settlements.(Photo: Paulina Stefanus) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Elite female cyclist Anri Greef (left) and Junior cyclist Roger Suren pose for a photo along the A1 highway after winning their diferent categories during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA