Safe drinking water reaches 91% of households, yet sanitation crisis looms

The country has increased access to safe drinking water to 91.4% of households, up from 80% in 2011, but sanitation coverage remains a major challenge, with around 40%of households lacking basic toilet facilities, a government official said Wednesday. Speaking during a joint commemoration of World Wetlands Day and World Water Day in Windhoek, Deputy Minister […]


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