Say hello to Nafasi Water – a leading African water utility business unveils a new brand

Nafasi Water – a 100% black-owned leading water technology and water utility service company has formally unveiled the new name, new identity and new owners. Formerly known as Aveng Water – Nafasi Water is beginning a new chapter of sustained growth following a successful acquisition by Infinity Partners earlier this year from the Aveng Group of companies. Nafasi Water is a leader in acid mine drainage currently operating 3 mine water treatment plants in Mpumalanga. The company also operates the largest sea water desalination in Erongo - Swakopmund, Namibia. Nafasi Water is owned and led by Ms Suzie Nkambule – a business leader and an infrastructure industry entrepreneur with experience of over a decade in project development, execution and operations within the Aveng Group of companies. Nafasi Water’s executive and management boasts a team of seasoned and notable industry veterans who have helped create a new strategic direction for the company. This new chapter is one that continues on Nafasi Water’s high quality service, long-time trusted solutions and expertise in water reclamation and desalination technology. Having treated and reclaimed over 160 billion liters of mine water, and 86 billion liters of sea water to potable quality – this clearly illustrates Nafasi Water’s commitment and response to the water scarcity challenges in Africa through innovation and strategic partnerships. The company’s focus on partnerships is done with the understanding that water for industrial and domestic use is of vital importance for African economies to thrive and the well-being of her citizens.   Nafasi Water’s CEO – Ms Suzie Nkambule says, “The relationships with our clients and partners have always been and continue to be pivotal to our success, as such we have had a smooth transition across our operations.” “Our desalination operations in both Namibia and South Africa continue to operate optimally, supplying water for industry and households each day. We still maintain our reclamation capacity for mine water in excess of 60MLD in our current active operations, including the highly toxic acid mine drainage in the coal fields of Mpumalanga. Our safety and environmental standards remain among the best in our field. The change in our business has served to enable us to focus our core business and overall sector – being water and sanitation, with committed shareholders,” emphasises Ms Nkambule  “Our goal is to grow our base of operational assets that deliver reliable water and sanitation services to industry and the public. Given the state of the South African economy, the prioritisation of water as an economic enabler and strategic sector for investment and job creation – through this partner-centric approach, we are working with all the key stakeholders to develop impactful water and sanitation projects and a broader industry framework for growth,” concludes Nkambule. Water scarcity in Southern Africa is increasing at alarming rates for both industrial use and communities. Therefore, Nafasi Water will continue to focus on formulating practical sustainable interventions for the company to be a value adding partner and to improve water security in the region. Nafasi Water is committed to becoming a strategic player by consistently investing in innovative methods geared at addressing water challenges that lead to conservation and repurposing, which will benefit many Africans ABOUT NAFASI WATER Nafasi Water, formerly known as Aveng Water is a 100% black-owned leading water technology and water utility service company. Founded in 2003, the company has considerable experience in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of complex water treatment plants. Nafasi Water manages four large-scale water treatment plants, including mine water treatment plants, and a flagship sea-water desalination plant in Namibia. Along with these highly technical solutions, the company is equally well positioned to partner with municipalities looking to sustain long-term potable water supply for domestic consumption, treat wastewater, or build, repair and upgrade water infrastructure to meet future demand. The company has to date treated 160 billion liters of mine water, and 86 billion liters of sea water to potable quality.