ABOUT 100 angry residents of Goreangab, in Katutura, marched to the City of Windhoek offices yesterday to hand in a petition detailing their grievances.
Residents are demanding that the Municipality reduce water tariffs, build toilets, sewerage and other sanitation facilities. Irate residents also want the City to scrap bank-related interest rates on Municipal debts and the immediate reconnection of water to those households that have been disconnected.The group gave the Municipality seven days to respond to the petition or face unspecified action.Deputy Mayor of Windhoek, Joseph Auala, received the petition and promised that the City Council would consider the grievances raised.Irate residents also want the City to scrap bank-related interest rates on Municipal debts and the immediate reconnection of water to those households that have been disconnected.The group gave the Municipality seven days to respond to the petition or face unspecified action.Deputy Mayor of Windhoek, Joseph Auala, received the petition and promised that the City Council would consider the grievances raised.
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