Imelda Ambondo
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe water for all Namibians, highlighting the benefits for communities in northern Namibia.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply System, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the project will deliver 10 million litres of water per day, serving households between Omafo, Eenhana, Omakango, and Onambutu.
“As we say in Namibia, water is life. It sustains us, nourishes our animals, our vegetation, and drives our development. Without water, there can be no health, no growth, and no development.” Nandi-Ndaitwa said
The N$250 million project forms part of the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme and will meet the region’s water demand until 2037, ensuring reliable access for over 40,000 people.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen water security nationwide, with related projects such as purification plants in Oshakati and Rundu already underway.
“Access to safe and reliable water is not a privilege, it is a human right and a foundation of human dignity,” Nandi-Ndaitwa said.
The President also outlined the upcoming Water Sector Support Programme Phase II, which will include: The Omundaungilo-Omutsegwonime Bulk Water Pipeline 15 Water Treatment Package Plants for immediate potable water access The Ohangwena Aquifer Climate Resilient Project, expanding groundwater infrastructure and introducing solar-powered treatment systems.
“Through these investments, we are not only delivering water, we are delivering hope, opportunity, and dignity to our people,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She urged residents to protect the infrastructure and pay for water services, stressing that affordability and sustainability must go hand in hand.
“This project belongs to you. Take care of our water, because water is life,” she said.
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