Country Brief – NAMIBIA
January 2018
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Quick Facts Population size Employment Literacy
2.30 million
GDP Growth 2016 Repo Rate Interest rate (Prime) Inflation rate
0.20% 6.75% 10.50% 5.20%
66.00% 89.00%
Geographic size 824,292 km²
Budget (Current) N$62.54 Billion
Free vector map of Namibia outline - by One Stop Map
Tourism, Mining, Fishing
Water Availability / capita1
8, 800, 000Litres/capita
Electricity Gen. (Local) Electricity Demand (all)
484.000 MW
LTE 2.575 million subscribers
629.000 MW
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2005 Figures https://www.greenfacts.org/en/water-resources/figtableboxes/aquastat123.htm
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Industries Telecom (sophistication) Mobile - cell phones
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Table of Contents Economy at a glance............................................................................................................................... 7 •
Namibian economic outlook update .......................................................................................... 7
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Inflation slows ............................................................................................................................. 7
A glimpse of the future .......................................................................................................................... 8 •
Solar Roadways – a reality! ......................................................................................................... 8
Oil & Gas ................................................................................................................................................. 9 •
Kudu project delayed? ................................................................................................................ 9
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Namcor and fuel storage .......................................................................................................... 10
Uranium ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Electricity .............................................................................................................................................. 11 •
Approved Electricity Tariffs (2017) ........................................................................................... 11
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Net Metering ............................................................................................................................. 11
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Power interruption in northern Namibia .................................................................................. 12
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NamPower’s ongoing Business Plan Review............................................................................. 12
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Electricity for Ndonga Linena .................................................................................................... 12
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Van Eck’s refurbishment ........................................................................................................... 13
Renewable Energy ................................................................................................................................ 14 •
Rural Clinics get Solar Systems.................................................................................................. 14
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President Trump Slaps Tariffs on Solar Panels in Major Blow to Renewable Energy ............... 15
Water .................................................................................................................................................... 16 •
Water availability ...................................................................................................................... 16
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Limited rainfall data collection a problem for NMS.................................................................. 16
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Dordabis community unable to afford diesel for water pump ................................................. 16
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Calueque Dam under repairs .................................................................................................... 17
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Water management in the Northern areas .............................................................................. 17
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Water Management at the Coast ............................................................................................. 18
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Windhoek water savings still crucial ......................................................................................... 18
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Water collection at Neckartal Dam ........................................................................................... 19
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Implementation of Irrigation Schemes ..................................................................................... 19
The Environment .................................................................................................................................. 20 •
Proposed plastic ban levy for Swakopmund ............................................................................. 20
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Adolf settlement needs waste management............................................................................ 20
Telecommunications ............................................................................................................................ 21
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Tenders ................................................................................................................................................. 22 Careers .................................................................................................................................................. 24
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January 2018 Economy at a glance
Namibian economic outlook update 2
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he Bank of Namibia released its December 2017 economic outlook update with the domestic
economic growth slowing down in 2017, before improving in 2018. The weak growth forecast for 2017 is based on steeper than previously expected contractions in the construction and the wholesale and retail trade sectors, as well as slower growth rates for manufacturing, electricity and water, and the public sector. The domestic economy is expected to remain weak for 2017, but growth is projected to improve in the medium term. Domestic growth for 2017 is estimated to slow down to 0.6%, from 1.1% in 2016. Growth is expected to improve to 2.2% and 3.1% in 2018 and 2019, respectively. This growth will be supported mainly by anticipated improvements in uranium mining, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, and the transport and communication sectors. Risks to the domestic economic outlook remain, although somewhat moderated, but the persistently low uranium price remains a major risk. Furthermore, weather conditions remain a risk for the future rainy seasons and may adversely affect performance in the agricultural sector. The economic outlook update for December 2017 http://www.bon.com.na/Publications/Economic-Outlook.aspx
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Inflation slows3
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he annual inflation rate for December 2017 stood at 5.2%, compared to 7.3% registered in
December 2016. On a monthly basis, it stood at 0.2%, compared to 0.3% registered in the preceding month. Although the annual rate has remained constant at 5.2% for the past three months (October to December 2017), the actual indices were 127.9, 128.2 and 128.4 respectively. The annual price levels were driven by prices in all the categories comprising NCPI, with the exception of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, as well as transport and education, which expanded by 9.2, 6.7 and 7.8%, respectively. The December 2017 All Items Index increased to 128.4, up from 122.1 in December 2016. The average annual and average monthly rate for the year 2017 stood at 6.2 and 0.4%, as compared to 6.7 and 0.6% registered in 2016. On a monthly basis, price levels were affected by decreases in the prices of goods and services in the categories of hotels, cafĂŠs and restaurants, which declined by 1.8%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 0.7%, and recreation and culture by 0.1%.
https://www.newera.com.na/2018/01/05/namibian-economy-to-grow-by-0-6-percent/ https://www.namibian.com.na/63222/read/Inflation-slows
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January 2018 A glimpse of the future
Solar Roadways – a reality!4
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olar Roadways (SR) is a modular system of specially engineered solar panels that can be walked
and driven upon.
Figure 1 Courtesy of - http://www.solarroadways.com
SR is a creation of Mr Scott and Mrs Julie Brusaw, a couple which has been working to replace more asphalt with solar cells, and possibly link the panels up with driverless cars. Determined to solve the climate crisis, Scott and Julie Brusaw founded Solar Roadways in 2006 after learning the U.S. had over 72,000 square kilometres of asphalt and concrete surfaces exposed to the sun. The panels used contain LED lights to create lines and signage without paint. They contain heating elements to prevent snow and ice accumulation. The panels have microprocessors, which makes them intelligent. This allows the panels to communicate with each other, a central
If some of Scott and Julie Brusaw's visions become reality, this solar roads could generate energy, melt snow, direct traffic, and even drive cars. Earlier in 2017, they completed a public installation of 30 panels in Sandpoint, complete with the ability to display an image of Earth. With time, they will install small arrays in Colorado and Maryland. Yet they see much bigger potential for the panels than just using paved space to generate energy for the grid.
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control station, and vehicles. SR panels are made of specifically formulated tempered glass, which can support the weight of semitrucks. The glass has a tractioned surface which is equivalent to asphalt.
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January 2018 Oil & Gas
Liquid Fuels
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on 27 December 2017 that petrol and diesel pumps prices for January 2018 remain unchanged.5 Petrol (95 Octane) - N$ 11.70 /L Diesel (500 PPM) - N$ 11.73 / L Diesel (50 PPM) - N$ 11.78 / L Namibia has no refinery capacity to-date Namibia currently ranks 14th in the Fraser Institute Global Petroleum Survey, 2016 of small reserve holders, placing Namibia 5 places ahead of South Africa. www.fraserinstitute.org
Kudu project delayed?6
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s a result of the delay in the gas sales agreement with the project off-takers (the National
Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and Anglo oil firm, BW Offshore) the Kudu project was once again delayed. The gas sales agreement secures its developers of a secured off-taker, or purchaser, for electricity produced from the planned construction of a power station to be developed north of Oranjemund. Providing a brief update on the development of Kudu, Namcor spokesperson said that an investment decision regarding Kudu cannot be taken without the security of having a buyer for the electricity, which at this point is government.
http://www.mme.gov.na/files/publications/ https://www.namibiansun.com/news/government-reluctance-delays-kudu2018-01-22/
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Namcor and fuel storage7
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amcor is waiting to hear whether they will be managing the fuel storage facility.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) spokesperson said that Namcor is yet to receive official confirmation that it will be operating the multi-billion-dollar strategic fuel storage facility. He added that “there has not been any official communication from government to Namcor regarding the management of the facility. Namcor, however, is represented on the facility's steering committee.” Once completed, the facility will increase the country's security of fuel supply from the current seven to 10 days to 30 to 45 days and, according to government, the project is on track, with no delays expected before commissioning. The facility in Walvis Bay will have a total storage capacity of 75 million litres, which will be able to store five million litres of diesel 500, 40 million litres of diesel 50, 20 million litres of unleaded petrol, five million litres of heavy fuel oil and five million litres of aviation fuel.
Uranium
https://www.namibiansun.com/news/namcor-still-to-be-briefed-on-fuel-storage2018-01-19/
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Figure 2 Courtesy of - http://www.ukrcee.org/Outreach/Education/gaseous_diffusion.aspx
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January 2018 Electricity
Approved Electricity Tariffs (2017) Area Provider
Tariff Schedule (Web Link)
CENORED
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/CENORED_2017.pdf
City of Windhoek Erongo RED
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/COW_2017.pdf http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/Erongo_RED_2017.pdf
Keetmanshoop http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/Keetmanshoop_2017.pdf Mariental
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/Mariental_2017.pdf
Nampower
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/NamPower_2017.pdf
NamPower Transmission NamPower TOU
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/NamPower_Transmission_2017.pdf
NORED
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/Nored_2017.pdf
OPE
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/OPE_2017.pdf
Regenstein
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/Regenstein_2017.pdf
SunGate
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/SunGate_2017.pdf
http://www.ecb.org.na/images/docs/Tariffs/2018/NP_TOU_TARIFFS_2017.pdf
Net Metering
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The original can be found at http://www.ecb.org.na//images/docs/Tariffs/documents/Net_Metering_Avoided_Cost_1617.pdf
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January 2018
Power interruption in northern Namibia8
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ver the festive season, there have been a low number of power outages experienced in northern
Namibia however, electricity interruptions have been a weekly occurrence in the regions. This has negatively impacted businesses and other stakeholders in the area. Northern Regions Electricity Distribution Company (NORED) has explained that with the rainy season still in its early stages, it is expected that power outages will continue to occur, and possibly increase, as bad weather conditions are one of the factors which can lead to unexpected power failures. Furthermore, power outages occur so that NORED can fulfil its complete mandate which includes grid extension and the maintenance of infrastructure. But, an investment for in grid modernisation with the view to reduce and minimise the number of interruptions is in place to reduce the impact of these outages.
NamPower’s ongoing Business Plan Review9
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ational energy utility NamPower is reviewing its business plan in anticipation of having to compete
on an equal foothold with other power producers. NamPower has remained silent about what its plan entails and said it would only be able to give an informed response once their business review process and shaping of a new strategy for the next five years is finalised. The new business plan expected to be published by the end of June 2018.
Electricity for Ndonga Linena10
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donga Linena Constituency Councillor revealed that 100 homesteads at Rumwemwe village in the
constituency might soon do away with the use of candles and firewood as the village is expected to get electricity. NamPower is currently building [a sub-station] at Rumwemwe village at a site just a few kilometres from the Trans-Caprivi Highway and the villagers raised their needs and requested a donation of electricity to their homes. They pushed their request through their councillor’s office and got a positive response from the power utility. NORED also came on board and promised to donate 100 electricity metre boxes for free. This means that NamPower and NORED will jointly electrify a maximum of 100 households by the end of February 2018.
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https://www.namibiansun.com/news/expect-power-cuts-nored2018-01-04/ https://www.namibiansun.com/news/nampower-revises-its-business-plan2018-01-17/ 10 https://www.newera.com.na/2018/01/22/electricity-boost-for-100-homesteads-in-ndonga-linena/
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Van Eck’s refurbishment11
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here have been many doubts about whether NamPower’s N$330 million refurbishment of four
units at the coal-fired Van Eck Power Station in Windhoek will improve electricity output or not. In defence to this, NamPower Managing Director said most major components have been refurbished to date and are only awaiting commissioning. He added that the refurbishment will be completed in 2018 and Van Eck Power Station will remain on stand-by to assist the Namibian transmission grid during periods of regional power shortages as well as during periods of planned and unplanned outages of other generating assets in the country. The original four turbines (rated at 30MW each) installed at Van Eck Power Station remain in service. The rehabilitation was meant to increase the reliability and efficiency of the power station to meet its original design output of 120 MW. After full refurbishment, each of the four units will generate 30 MW with a lifespan of 10 years. According to the 2017 NamPower Annual Report released in December, units 2, 3 and 4 are being operated at minimum loads of ±11 MW to support and stabilise the Namibian transmission network. The report said challenges remain, mainly due to various technical challenges that are being encountered, which in turn affect the reliability and the desired output (30 MW) of the units. This was attributed to the ageing infrastructure of the power station. “These problems are, however, being attended to and the project is expected to be completed in 2018. Unit 1 still needs to be hot commissioned in generation mode,” the report said.
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January 2018 Renewable Energy
Rural Clinics get Solar Systems12
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olar systems were installed at five rural clinics in Namibia during December 2017 to provide
constant and cost-effective access to electricity. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Namibia collaborated with Global Fund and the Ministry of Health on a global initiative called ‘Solar 4 Health’ to install the energy photo-voltaic (PV) systems at the clinics. The funding was facilitated by Global Fund and is aimed at supporting governments in improving access to quality health services. By providing cost-effective access to electricity the systems will assist vulnerable communities in mitigating climate change and poverty conditions. The various clinics that have been equipped with PV systems through the project include Okaukamasheshe and Uutsathima in the Omusati Region as well as the Eiseb, Klein Aub and Kalkrand clinics in the Hardap Region. They also received, two mobile TB diagnosis clinics equipped with solar power features from UNDP Namibia which was used to conduct the nation's first TB survey from 29 November to 5 December 2017. The World Health Organisation's (WHO) operational framework for building climate resilient health systems highlights the need to take a broad approach to mediate the challenges of climate change, including a focus on renewable energy in health facilities and utilising innovative technologies.
https://www.namibiansun.com/news/solar-systems-for-rural-clinics2018-01-18/
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Figure 3 CREDITS: https://www.smartenergy.com/
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January 2018
President Trump Slaps Tariffs on Solar Panels in Major Blow to Renewable Energy13
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resident Donald Trump has decided in January 2018 to impose tariffs on imported solar panels.
The United States (U.S) will impose duties of as much as 30% on solar equipment made abroad, and this will negatively impact industries in the U.S that relies on parts made abroad for 80% of its supply. The first 2.5 gigawatts of imported solar cells will be exempt from the tariffs, Trump said in a statement in January 22. The president approved four years of tariffs that start at 30% in the first year and gradually drop to 15%.
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January 2018 Water
Water demand in Namibia is met via surface and artesian sources. Water availability14
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he overall Dam capacities had been recorded at 414.041 million cubic metres (Mm3) during May
2017. However, such levels have been declining since then, down to 275.623Mm3 in January 22, 201815.
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amibia Meteorological Service's (NMS) chief technician for climate
and databank, Simon Dirkse said that the limited number of volunteers collecting rainfall data countrywide is affecting the NMS data monitoring, Dirkse said the number of volunteers collecting rainfall data has declined over the years. He emphasised that although NMS has 132 active stations at specific towns in all 14 regions, they are not sufficient for the collecting of rainfall data, adding that the centre needed at least 400 stations to provide credible data due to the high rain variability.
Figure 4 https://alchetron.com/Water
The progress of rain bulletin for October to December 2017 was not released on time since the number of stations that gave the data to do the analysis was not satisfactory, and conclusions couldn’t be made. Dirkse called on the public to voluntarily contribute to the monitoring and collecting of rainfall data as it plays a significant role in the dissemination of rainfall figures for national and international interest.
Dordabis community unable to afford diesel for water pump17
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he community of Dordabis, located 80 Km east of Windhoek, is unable to afford diesel used to
pump water from the local borehole. The borehole that was built by Government to assist the village of about 2 500 inhabitants is currently abandoned due to the lack of diesel for the water pump machine. Community members are now illegally collecting water from the police station there, which is supplied by NamWater. 14
https://www.namwater.com.na/index.php?option=com_jumi&view=application&fileid=6&Itemid=109 Actual data as reported by NamWater (22 January 2018 – www.namwater.com.na) 16 https://www.namibian.com.na/63495/read/Limited-rainfall-data-collection--a-problem--for-NMS 17 https://www.lelamobile.com/content/71987/Dordabis-community-unable-to-afford-diesel-for-waterpump/ 15
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January 2018
Calueque Dam under repairs18
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s a result of some ongoing rehabilitation work at the Calueque scheme in Angola since December,
NamWater announced that water supply will be interrupted for some time. NamWater reported that the two pump supply lines at Calueque dam, which were installed 35 years ago, started leaking in December 2017 just before the festive holidays, causing a lot of wastage, compromising the integrity of the entire pumping scheme and risking the security of supply to the entire north-central unit. Repairs to the first line started on 16 December 2017 and the first phase of rehabilitation, which included repairing one of the water-supply lines, was completed on 12 January 2018. Interruptions scheduled by NamWater, especially for the Northern Regions, started already in January 15, and is expected to end by February 28. The supply rationing is being implemented in the evenings from 22h00 to 05h00 of the following morning. Affected areas include residents from villages surrounding Ongwediva.
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espite being water scarce, the northern towns managed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of
water over the festive season. The increased number of visitors to the north each December places immense pressure on potable water resources but key towns in the area say the population boom was well-handled and the water supply was secure. A NamWater letter from December noted that the northern population annually “rises and exceeds 50% of the country's population during the festive season,” a challenge these town councils face annually. Apart from Outapi, which did observe discoloured water over some days due to its treatment plants being overburdened, water supply in general was secure even with the additional demand. While the existing water towers at the town were able to cater for the increase in demand, Ondangwa has drafted a water master plan that will be implemented in the 2018/19 financial year. However, small-scale farmers in the region have been heavily affected by the disruption of water supply from the Calueque where repairs on critical pumping lines are taking place. The governor, said the disruption has led to small-scale farmers abandoning their agricultural activities due to water shortage. There was no water provision made for farmers while the repair works are underway.
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https://www.namibiansun.com/news/water-shedding-begins-in-the-north2018-01-18/ https://www.namibiansun.com/news/northern-holiday-water-demand-handled-well2018-01-08/
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Water Management at the Coast20
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amibia's popular coast town of Swakopmund, where the
population significantly increases over the holiday period, did not experience undue water supply issues over the festive season. Because the Omdel and Kuiseb aquifers are currently overabstracted, the municipality is also buying desalinated water to supplement water supply to the coastal town. Demand for water from the Omdel aquifer rose by 10% and 6%, compared to an average annual increase of roughly 3%, but although the aquifer remains stable authorities are keeping close watch. Goaises confirmed that the coast's water situation is being addressed by the cabinet committee on water supply security. Over the 10-day period an estimated 17 973 cubic metres of water was used, which is a 16% drop of the daily usage recorded in November. The average daily water supply for November and October 2017 were 21 331 cubic metres and 18 617 cubic metres, respectively.
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indhoek water authorities are pleased with the low water
consumption rates over the holiday period but, still urge residents to remain vigilant and stick to the 5% water-saving target within the coming weeks, during the sizzling summer days. The City of Windhoek warned that it is difficult to predict the inflow of water to the central water supply dams for this rainy season. As such, all residents are urged to continue saving water and implementing sustainable measures to maintain a maximum of 90 litres per day per person in residential and business areas. NamWater’s weekly dam bulletin published on 8 January found that the Von Bach Dam is currently at 59.6%, Swakoppoort Dam at 40.5%, and Omatako Dam at 0.2%. The Naute Dam is at 72.3% capacity and the Oanob is at 72.3%, while Hardap Dam is currently at 44.2%. The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo rose to 1.2 metres, while Okavango River at Rundu satnds at 4.32 metres.
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https://www.namibiansun.com/news/desal-water-helped-swakop-over-holidays2018-01-09/ https://www.namibiansun.com/news/windhoek-water-savings-still-crucial2018-01-12/
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Water collection at Neckartal Dam22
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he Salini Impregilo SpA project manager who was awarded the N$2.8 billion contract to build the
dam near Keetmanshoop, confirmed that the Neckartal Dam is ready to collect water, even though it is only set for completion in mid-July 2018. Made from roller-compacted concrete and standing about 80 metres high, the Neckartal Dam will harness water from the Fish River to produce hydro-electricity and create a reservoir capable of holding 857 million cubic metres of water, which would be used to irrigate 5 000 hectares of land being developed for agricultural production. A crossing and a pump station, along with the intake structure, will be built 13km downstream from the dam. The water will flow through an 8.7km steel pipe with a diameter of 1.100mm to reach a reservoir that is part of the project.
Implementation of Irrigation Schemes23
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y 2030, a total of 27 000 hectares must be under irrigation through the implementation of the
green scheme programme. In order to ensure food security in Namibia, the ministry of agriculture, water and forestry says it will continue to implement irrigation projects along main perennial rivers and dams. These projects include the Sikondo and Musese in the Kavango West Region, Shadikongoro, Vhungu-Vhungu, Ndonga-Linena, Mashare and Shitemo irrigation projects in the Kavango East Region. Other projects are the Etunda, Hardap and Orange River irrigation projects in the //Kharas region. This is geared by the Fifth National Development Plan and the Harambee Prosperity Plan which outline that the agriculture sector is expected to put 27 000 hectares under irrigation by the year 2030 through the implementation of the green scheme programme. Currently, 11 500 hectares are under irrigation countrywide and the remaining 15 500 hectares need to be placed under irrigation over the next 12 years. Other projects include: ➢ Those in Katima/Liselo in Zambezi, Tandjeskoppe in //Kharas and Etunda phases 7 and 8 in the Omusati Region which are well on track; ➢ Climate Resilient Agriculture Project launched in December 2017 and funded by the Green Climate Fund through the Environmental Investment Fund. This project will to be implemented in the three vulnerable extreme northern crop growing regions of Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi; ➢ Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project which is funded by the Africa Development Bank to the tune of N$1.42 billion and has been approved for implementation; ➢ And the project that will support the livestock sector in the northern communal areas in the country, funded by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund
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January 2018 The Environment levy that is too low “will have no impact on the reduction of the use of plastic shopping bags�.
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approved a framework for the development of a by-law aimed at drastically reducing plastic shopping bag pollution in the town by imposing a levy when consumers opt to use them, a first for Namibia. The general manager of health services in the municipality pointed out the fact that the introduction of levies in the rest of the world brought about 85% decrease in plastic bags used by shops in the first year alone. It is currently estimated that around 25 million plastic shopping bags are handed out to consumers per annum at Swakopmund, most of them ending up at the dumpsites. One of the problems with plastic pollution is that the material is slow to break down and difficult to contain, and poses severe risks to livestock, wildlife and humans. Lawrence explained that the levy consumers will be charged has not yet been finalised and will be discussed at upcoming public consultations. He cautioned however that a
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Once the draft regulations are vetted and gazetted, the funds collected from the levy will be applied for environmental conservation and support community-based environmental initiatives, he said.
Adolf settlement needs waste management25
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he popular meat and 'kapana' business at
the Adolf informal settlement in the Oshana region's Ondangwa Rural constituency is a health hazard as vendors slaughter cattle there in unhygienic circumstances. The cattle are slaughtered under several trees and animal waste is disposed of all over the area, especially in the nearby water pan. Although not yet proclaimed a settlement, Adolf has fast grown into both a business and residential centre. The traditional authority leaders are to continue searching for land suited for the creation of a dump site.
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January 2018 Telecommunications
MTC to re-advertise lucrative cloud tender26
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obile Telecommunications (MTC) Limited has cancelled its lucrative cloud tender released on
22 December 2017, and would thus re-advertise it on open tender. The cloud tender that was expected to close on 22 January 2018 saw the MTC only inviting nonNamibian companies. In order to give an opportunity to all capable companies to apply, MTC has decided to openly re-advertise the tender.
Figure 6 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com
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January 2018 Tenders
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Tender - Supply, installation & termination of a fibre optic network cable for SCADA Visibility
15 Feb 2018
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