Ageing infrastructure and leaks worsen Namibia’s water losses

November 11, 2026

According to The Brief, Namibia is currently losing more than 50% of its treated water during distribution due to ageing infrastructure, evaporation from canals under extreme heat, and severe supply leaks. Speaking at the Third Namibia Regional Water Symposium in Swakopmund, line minister Inge Zaamwani warned that these staggering losses severely exacerbate water security challenges in an already water-stressed nation. Zaamwani stressed that curbing these losses is critical. The crisis is not unique to Namibia. South African Minister of Water Pemmy Majodina, also addressing the symposium, highlighted that between 35% and 45% of treated water is similarly lost across the wider Southern African region before ever reaching household taps, underscoring an urgent regional need for infrastructure rehabilitation and advanced monitoring systems.

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