Agriculture ministry, EIF seal N$15m water-softening systems deal

The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) is set to develop water-softening systems (mini desalination plants) in 10 regions across the country.

This was after the fund signed a N$15 million deal with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform aimed at softening water in communities to make it suitable for human consumption and irrigation purposes.

The 10 regions identified for the pilot project, in collaboration with the decentralised function of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination, are: Erongo, Hardap, //Kharas, Oshikoto, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati and Zambezi regions respectively.

Erongo Region was included for theft proofing, securing and reinforcing solar panel infrastructure and converting windmills into solar at Goeiegeluk Pos and Santamab Pos 1 sites in the Spitzkoppe area of Erongo Region.

“I am delighted to announce this official signing between the two parties for the funding of the proposed pilot projects in the 10 regions in collaboration with the decentralised function of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination," said Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata.

The agreement between the two parties is expected to last until 31 December 2024, unless otherwise terminated or extended by a party in accordance with the provision of the agreement signed between the two parties.

EIF Chief Executive Officer Benedict Libanda said the fund is committed to support Namibia’s transition to a more sustainable future.

"It is my firm belief that the water softening facilities that we are going to put up at various community water points across 10 regions of our country will enhance the resilience of the communities to the impacts of climate change and enable them to diversify their livelihoods by growing vegetables in their backyard gardens achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all,” he said.

The EIF is mandated with implementing community projects to improve the lives of our people in communal areas.

In September last year, the MAWLR and EIF, witnessed the handover of the Reverse Osmosis Units installed at the three community water points, namely communal farms Vrede, Goeiegeluk Pos and Santamab Pos 1 in the Spitzkoppe area of Erongo Region.

Rate this item
(0 votes)
Last modified on Monday, 13 February 2023 16:08

Related items

  • Namport eyes Q3 2024 to start Lüderitz port expansion

    The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) is targeting to start port expansion at Lüderitz next year to facilitate the implementation of the country's impending oil and gas developments. 

  • NamRA eyes oil, gas and renewable sector taxes

    The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is structuring an independent auditing department that will only focus on the oil, gas and renewable sectors to curb tax evasion and maximise revenue collection in these sectors, an official has revealed.

  • EIF to conduct N$5m green hydrogen feasibility study

    The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), through the Green Resilient Recovery Rapid Readiness Support in Namibia, will spend N$5 million on a green hydrogen feasibility study.

  • FNB extends N$83m to entrepreneurs

    First National Bank of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Special Risk Insurance Association (NASRIA), has extended N$83 million to address credit limitations issues faced by aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Joomla! Debug Console

Session

Profile Information

Memory Usage

Database Queries