The Namibia Water Corporation or NamWater is a state-owned enterprise in Namibia. Its headquarters are in the capital Windhoek. NamWater was registered on December 9, 1997 as successor of the South West Africa Water and Electricity Commission (SWAWEC).[1] It is wholly owned by the Government of Namibia; Its operations are overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform. In 2018 they employed 594 people.[2]
NamWater operates as a commercial entity, supplying water in bulk to industries, municipalities, and the Directorate of Rural Water Supply within the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. As of recent updates, the company employs a total of 648 permanent staff members, comprising 192 females and 456 males. Its critical role involves ensuring the availability and equitable distribution of water resources across Namibia, supporting both urban and rural communities.
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- Willie Olivier. Ruacana – The Hurrying of the Waters The Namibian, 28 March 2025^
- namwater.com.na Employee data^