Our Leadership
NamWater is governed by a Board of Directors on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Namibia and run by an executive team led by the Chief Executive Officer.
Governance on behalf of our shareholder
The Board has seven members nominated from the private sector, government, the legal profession, industry and customer bodies. Members serve three-year terms.
Matty Hauuanga
Board Chairperson
Frieda Muaine
Deputy Chairperson
Nolan Swarts
Board Member
Michelle Handura-Tjiteere
Board Member
Abel Akayombokwa
Board Member
Francina Mwandingi
Board Member
Alfeus Matheus
Board MemberThe team running NamWater
The Chief Executive Officer manages operations, assisted by five Chiefs and the heads of corporate functions.
Abraham Nehemia
Chief Executive Officer
Andries Kok
Chief Operations Officer
Saltiël Shaanika
Chief Engineering Services
Johannes Sirunda
Chief Scientific Services
Cornwell Chadya
Chief Financial Officer
Etheldreda Nandi
Chief Internal Auditor
Onni-Ndangi Iithete
Head: Legal Services
Lot Ndamanomhata
Head: PR & Corporate Communications
Katrina Kagadhinwa
Chief Information Officer
Irwin Haihambo
Acting Chief Strategy & Corporate Affairs OfficerWater security is national security
"Welcome to NamWater. Our task is simple to state and hard to deliver: reliable, quality water for every Namibian, in one of the driest countries in Africa. We are investing in new infrastructure, strengthening cost recovery through the Atushe Plan, and making it easier for customers and partners to work with us, starting with this website."
Abraham Nehemia · Chief Executive Officer