Vandalism, theft of water borehole equipment leave communities without water – nbc Source link
November 2, 2024
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Vandalism, theft of water borehole equipment leave communities without water
Vandalism and theft of water borehole equipment such as cylinders and solar panels are rampant in the Ohangwena Region. This has left some communities without water during this critical time when it is needed most. During the recent handover of deep boreholes to the community by the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ohangwena...
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Local company restores borehole at Dr. Fischer Primary School for education and sustainability
A local company, South Haven Commodities, has stepped up to rehabilitate the borehole of Dr. Fischer Primary School in the Aminuis Constituency which has been dysfunctional since last year. The company’s director, Tjakazenga Kamuhanga, says education is one of the sectors that requires collective action from all stakeholders. Education Inspector Ismael Kazondanga said the rehabilitation...
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Namibia: City to Use Borehole Water to Meet Demand
The City of Windhoek has announced that it is experiencing serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as of June 2023. This has resulted in observable differences from the usual water in terms of colour, taste, and fragrance. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the...
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Koës village borehole water level is precariously low – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala Concerns are growing as water levels in the Koës village borehole have dwindled to just 20 feet, primarily due to the prolonged absence of rainfall in the Southeastern region of the //Karas Region. Willem Labuschagne, Councilor of the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, voiced these concerns amid predictions of rainfall across most parts of Namibia...
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Namibia: City of Windhoek Activates Emergency Borehole Scheme
The City of Windhoek announced on 18 October that the emergency borehole scheme had been activated, which may result in changes to the taste, color, and smell of drinking water. The municipal authority said despite this they remain committed to ensuring the quality of Windhoek’s drinking water and want to assure residents that the drinking...
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City of Windhoek activates emergency borehole scheme
The City of Windhoek announced on 18 October that the emergency borehole scheme had been activated, which may result in changes to the taste, color, and smell of drinking water. The municipal authority said despite this they remain committed to ensuring the quality of Windhoek’s drinking water and want to assure residents that the drinking...
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Disagreement over a borehole leaves villagers without water
Staff Reporter THERE were ululations and shouts of joy when the government commissioned a borehole in the Epasha village in the Omundaungilo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region early this year, but for some villagers, the happiness was short-lived. A disagreement that erupted among villagers shortly after has now led to the disconnection of at least...
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Outjo drills larger borehole | nbc
The Outjo Town Council has drilled a larger borehole to increase the water supply to the town and address water supply challenges. Although the town supplies water from its underground water reservoir, the supply has been a challenge for over four years. This is largely due to the subduction of underground water, continued infrastructure damage,...
