NamWater says it has invested N$5.2 million in the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of filtration plants for Kayengona and Shamvhura in the Kavango East region.
According to NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia, the Kayengona Filtration Plant received N$2.4 million, while the Shamvhura Filtration Plant was allocated N$2.7 million.
The investments have introduced advanced filtration technologies, reducing turbidity levels to as low as 0.19 NTU, far exceeding minimum water quality standards.
This ensures that residents now have access to clean, safe and reliable water, promoting healthier and more productive livelihoods.
“These investments are aimed at addressing urgent water supply and quality challenges in the region, where rapid population growth has contributed to an increased demand. The new filtration systems installed at both plants employ advanced technologies that ensure water quality far exceeds the minimum requirements, with turbidity levels as low as 0.19 NTU,” he said.
He further explained that the new filtration systems are part of NamWater’s broader strategy to enhance water security across Namibia, with other projects such as the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime and Ohangwena II Wellfield schemes also underway.
“The Rundu project, along with the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime and Ohangwena II projects, are critical to ensuring that every Namibian has access to the water they need–not just today, but for generations to come,” Nehemia said.
Kavango East Region Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo said the completion of the project not only addressed the immediate water supply needs but also improved overall compliance with national water quality standards.
Additionally, he highlighted that the project brought transformative change to the livelihoods of the people in Kavango East, emphasising that access to clean, safe and reliable water was fundamental to health, economic development and social well-being.
“This project will have far-reaching positive impacts, from improved public health to increased agricultural productivity and overall community upliftment,” he said.
