NamWater commissioned the Kayengona and Shamvhura Water Filtration plants in the Kavango East Region on Friday . Speaking during the commissioning of the two water schemes , NamWater Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemia said the communities of the two areas are coming from a background of tolerance characterised by a daily lack of water . ‘ In as much as the community members had sleepless nights thinking of drawing water the following day infested with high levels of iron content , so did some of us , knowing that a project takes time to implement while the people are crying and calling every day for improved services ,’ he said . Nehemia said the Kayengona and Shamvhura projects , with a total investment of N . dollars 5 208 850 , are critical components of this larger strategy . He said the Kayengona Filtration Plant received N . dollars 2 483 432 , and the Shamvhura Filtration Plant N . dollars 2 725 418 . ‘ These investments are aimed at addressing urgent water supply and quality challenges in the reg
ion , where rapid population growth has contributed to an increased demand ,’ he stated . NamWater understands that water is the foundation of health , economic development , and social well – being , he said . ‘ Our projects are more than just infrastructure , they are investments in the future of Namibia . By enhancing water supply infrastructure , we are laying the groundwork for improved public health , increased agricultural productivity , and overall economic growth , particularly in rural regions like Kavango East ,’ Nehemia added . Speaking on behalf of the Governor of the Kavango East Region Bonifatius Wakudumo , Councillor of the Ndiyona Constituency Laurentius Mukoya said the primary objective of this initiative was to resolve persistent water supply and quality problems faced by the communities of Kayengona and Shamvhura . He said these areas , historically reliant on boreholes , have experienced exponential population growth , resulting in increased water demand and quality concerns , particularl
y with high turbidity and iron levels in Shamvhura .

Source: The Namibia Press Agency