Councils chase N$162m as service cut-off looms
Some local authorities are owed more than N$162 million by government ministries, institutions and businesses as the deadline for settling outstanding municipal accounts expires today. The debt burden has placed severe financial pressure on councils, prompting the government to direct municipalities to disconnect water and electricity services to defaulting state entities and large businesses. This comes after the urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa last month
Namibian local authorities are facing a critical financial situation, with government ministries, institutions, and large businesses collectively owing over N$162 million for essential services. The deadline for settling these outstanding accounts has passed, prompting the government to authorize municipalities to disconnect water and electricity to defaulting state entities and major businesses. This directive aims to address the severe financial strain on councils, which are struggling to provide services due to this significant debt burden.
The non-payment of millions of dollars by government entities and large businesses is jeopardizing the ability of local authorities to maintain essential services for all residents.
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