Economic lifeline restored with irrigation supply back to 100% Irrigation at the Hardap irrigation scheme was halted at the end of October last year when the dam reached its lowest recorded level of 6 ...

Rise in murders concerns police Despite concerns such as the rise in the drug trade, collaborative efforts have led to a 45% decline in stock theft in the Rehoboth area. Elizabeth Kheibes The Namibian ...

The Namibia Meteorological Service warns that flash floods may occur in some areas today due to moderate to widespread thunderstorms expected in central and north-western parts ...

While recent rains have brought some farmers joy, others have been left concerned about the current ploughing season following the country’s worst drought in 100 years. Hendrik Steenkamp, a ...

After breaking the 50% capacity mark last week, the Vaal Dam water levels continue to rise. Heavy rainfall over recent weeks has continued to bolster South Africa’s water systems, with the ...

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam after the dam’s water levels drastically increased from last week’s 24.3% to 46.2% this week. According to the ...

The first water in the irrigation canal below the Hardap Dam ran on Wednesday 15 January but the water utility, NamWater announced that the normal supply will only resume on 20 January. This decision, ...

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam after the dam’s water levels drastically increased from last week’s 24.3% to 46.2% this week. According to the ...

Chevron’s initial bid for glory in Namibia’s Orange basin has failed, with the US operator failing to find commercial hydrocarbons with its debut exploration well. Over the past three days ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct a date related to an official visit. We regret the error. On Dec. 25, Beijing announced it would build a dam on ...

TotalEnergies may have another big discovery on its hands in Namibia’s Orange basin, according to four industry sources. If confirmed, a fresh find would be welcome news to a government that was ...