About NamWater
A commercialised water utility owned by the Government of the Republic of Namibia, supplying bulk water to the nation since 1997.
Namibia WaterCorporation Ltd
NamWater was registered as a company on 9 December 1997. It is a commercialised water entity, not a privatised one. The Government of the Republic of Namibia is the sole shareholder and acts through a Board of Directors, which is responsible for making sure Namibia's scarce water resources are used in the best interests of the country.
Under Article 100 of the Namibian Constitution, land, water and natural resources belong to the State, so government keeps control of the water sector. NamWater supplies water in bulk to industries, government institutions, municipalities, local authorities, commercial users such as mines, and the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation, which serves rural communities.
With offices and water schemes in all 14 regions, our aim is to recover the full cost of supplying water while giving customers reliable, quality water at affordable rates.
648
Permanent employees
14
Regions served
192
Women in our workforce
456
Men in our workforce
Water for all, forever!
To provide quality water and related services to the satisfaction of stakeholders, considering the environment and the scarcity of water.
What westand for
We serve NamWater's interest first
Every decision puts the long-term health of the company and its water supply first.
We are performance driven
We set clear targets, measure them and deliver on our commitments.
We build on our synergy
Divisions and Business Units work as one team across Namibia.
We embrace diversity
We value the people, cultures and ideas that make up NamWater.
We are accountable
We take ownership of our actions, our assets and our results.
We are different
We look for better, smarter ways to secure water for the nation.
We are disciplined
We act with integrity and follow the rules that protect the public interest.
Milestones inNamibian water
Key moments in NamWater's history, from its founding in 1997 to today.
NamWater registered as a company, taking over bulk water supply from the Department of Water Affairs.
Business Units and area offices set up in Okahandja, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Grootfontein and Keetmanshoop.
Five-year business plan adopted to turn around the company's financial position and achieve cost recovery.
African Development Bank-supported projects in Ohangwena, Oshakati and Rundu expand northern supply capacity.
New corporate and HRDC websites launched with an AI assistant for customers and stakeholders.
Office of the CEO& divisions
The CEO is supported by five Chiefs and the following divisions.