Swakopmund:Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is on a working visit to Namibia, aiming to enhance regional cooperation on transboundary water resources and improve water security.
According to South African Government News Agency, Majodina is scheduled to deliver a Guest Speaker address at the 3rd Namibia Regional Water Symposium in Swakopmund from 10 to 13 November 2026. The symposium, themed "Ensuring water security through innovation, collaboration, climate resilience and responsible water stewardship," gathers government leaders, water sector experts, and other stakeholders to discuss solutions to water security challenges in Southern Africa.
Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa stated that Majodina will emphasize the importance of bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Namibia, focusing on regional water governance, climate resilience, and investment in innovative technologies. She will also share South Africa's experiences in addressing water security through various initiatives.
On 11 November, Majodina, alongside Namibia's Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani, will meet with the Permanent Water Commission to discuss strategic water resource issues. The visit's itinerary includes a site visit to Akoande in the Oshikoto Region, where a drought-relief support programme funded by South Africa is in progress.
South Africa and Namibia's cooperation, facilitated by institutions like the PWC and the Orange-Senqu River Commission, highlights the importance of collaboration for sustainable development in the region.
