We Plan for Growth,But Have WePlanned for Water?

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-10T13:17:44.000Z · Health

Water is essential to life, however, it is also essential to economic growth. Every household, school, hospital, farm, mine and industrial operation depends on a reliable supply of clean water. Yet for Namibia, one of the driest countries in the world, securing sufficient water remains a major challenge. We often discuss water scarcity when dams run low, boreholes dry up and communities experience supply interruptions. But perhaps we need to ask a bigger question: Are we planning for the future water needs of Namibia, or are we simply responding to shortages as they arise? As Namibia pursues its development ambitions,

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