Endjala won’t tolerate damage to canal

Governor Erginus Endjala has issued a stern warning to Omusati Region residents that his office will severely deal with anyone who tries to cause damage or privatise water from the Etaka-Uuvudhiya canal.This after someone built a wall in the middle of the canal last week. The wall has since been removed.The poor rainfall received in Oshana and Omusati prompted NamWater to pump water from the Olushandja Dam through the Etaka canal to Lake Oponona to give relief to farmers.“This water needs to reach the people and alleviate the thirst of animals living in Ombuga. The drought left livestock without water. Everyone should have access to water,” he stressed.Endjala said damaging or privatising the canal is not acceptable, adding that they will not take lightly anyone interrupting the water flow.Moving smoothlyLast Thursday, he said there have not been further reports of walls built along the canal, adding that Otamanzi and Oponona - currently some of the very dry areas - will have water soon.“So far, the water is moving smoothly without any hindrance, although at a slower pace as the pressure is going down because the water is just moving on the force of gravity with no external influence.”Endjala said the water has now passed Otamanzi and is heading towards Uuvudhiya, and farmers along these areas will soon feel relief.The water is expected to be pumped until December, depending on rainfall patterns, NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia said.

Endjala won’t tolerate damage to canal

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-05

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Endjala won’t tolerate damage to canal

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