By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Namibia Economist
NamWater published its bulletin on Namibian dam levels and inflows on 2 November 2026. The data take account of available readings and notably indicate that no water was transferred from Swakoppoort to Von Bach during the week, according to the Namibian water distributor.
Namibia’s dams held 1,210.9 million cubic metres of water on 26 October 2026, or 77.8% of total capacity, after a weekly decline of 8.56 million cubic metres. The NamWater bulletin said the Southern system recorded the largest fall, while Neckartal Dam remained 99.5% full.
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Namibia’s Old Mutual SEED: Seasons programme will increase its 2026 prize fund to 650,000 Namibian dollars and reward 15 entrepreneurs, up from three winners previously. Each of the five categories will award 130,000 Namibian dollars, with prizes of 60,000, 40,000 and 30,000 Namibian dollars, according to Old Mutual Namibia.
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The Namibian Stock Exchange’s local index rose 0.54% in the week ending 30 October 2026 to 904.18 points, while the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s All Share Index fell 0.37%. The Namibian Overall Index gained 1.48% and the local market’s average dividend yield stood at 9.85%, according to the Windhoek Observer.
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Morocco’s Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka announced a national water security strategy addressing drought, floods and rising temperatures. He said 53% of rainfall falls on just 7% of Morocco, while the plan includes speeding up major dam construction, reports MAP.
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Namibian and Angolan communities call for Baynes dam project to be suspendedRepresentatives of the OvaHimba and OvaTjimba communities are calling on the Namibian and Angolan governments to suspend the Baynes hydropower project until transparent consultations are held. A petition handed to Namibian minister Modestus Amutse has 2,011 community signatures and online support from more than 500 people and institutions, according to International Rivers.
Hichilema reaffirms Zambia’s commitment to the Lobito corridorZambian President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the Lobito corridor, which he describes as a strategic investment to develop trade and industry in the three countries involved. The project is expected to support Zambia’s economic transformation, according to remarks by Hichilema reported by the Lusaka Times.The week in Africa
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