More than half of Namibia’s water get lost
Namibia is facing a severe water crisis, with over 50% of its water supply lost due to aging infrastructure and climate-related factors. The government is calling for increased cooperation to improve water security and sanitation access.
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Water scarcity and infrastructure failure are critical development challenges that directly impact public health and economic stability in arid regions.
SWAKOPMUND – More than 50% of the water supplied through Namibia’s distribution system is lost before reaching communities, while access to basic sanitation remains below 40%.
This is according to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, who was speaking at the third Namibia Regional Water Symposium in Swakopmund yesterday,
The symposium brings together over 250 representatives from government, industry, communities, universities and development partners to discuss Namibia’s water security challenges. The discussions will also focus on water security, climate resilience, innovative water solutions and responsible management of water resources
Speaking during the first day of the conference, Zaamwani said ageing infrastructure and heat affecting water in canals were among the challenges contributing to water losses.
“We are already a water-stressed country and more than 50% of our water is lost in the process of supply,” she said.
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