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Namibia: NamWater plant sparks environmental concerns at Rundu – News

Namibia: NamWater plant sparks environmental concerns at Rundu – News

Africa Links 24 with Matthew Palata
Published on 2025-10-20 17:00:00

Omashare Hotel at Rundu says the construction of a Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) purification plant on the banks of the Okavango River threatens its business and the surrounding river ecosystem.

Twelve open-water treatment purification dams are being constructed directly opposite the hotel.

The hotel management says the project began without consultation, however, NamWater maintains that stakeholder engagements were held.

The hotel’s general manager, Mauro Rosa, says no…

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