Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is owed N$2.8 billion, mostly by town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities and private consumers, with rising arrears threatening its ability to maintain and expand water services.
According to a statement issued by NamWater yesterday, this debt went up by more than N$300 million between February and November.
Town councils made up the majority of that bill with N$926 million.
Other sectors that owe the utility are ministries, regional councils, irrigation and industries.
“With no tariff adjustments over the last five years, rising operational costs and growing arrears constrain NamWater’s ability to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure, therefore, placing reliable supply at risk,” reads the statement.
NamWater says although the country has received good rainfall, due to the debt, it is unable to extend water services to communities that need it.
The utility company has called all debtors to make payment arrangements.
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