Water debt at Opuwo now N$2m

OPUWO – Kunene Regional Governor Dudu Murorua has called on residents of Opuwo to pay their outstanding water bills.

Murorua was speaking at a meeting with Government officials, businesspeople, NGOs and residents to find solutions to Opuwo’s financial situation. The Town Council owes NamWater N$300 000 for bulk water supplies, while defaulting residents owe the Council more than N$2 million.Among the defaulters are Government Ministries, which owe the Council N$400 000.Bankrupt businesses owe N$26 000, active businesses N$150 000 and residents N$1,6 million.The meeting decided that a committee should be formed to help the town council with its debt collection.It also decided that NamWater should be approached for assistance, for instance by supplying water directly to consumers.- NampaThe Town Council owes NamWater N$300 000 for bulk water supplies, while defaulting residents owe the Council more than N$2 million.Among the defaulters are Government Ministries, which owe the Council N$400 000.Bankrupt businesses owe N$26 000, active businesses N$150 000 and residents N$1,6 million.The meeting decided that a committee should be formed to help the town council with its debt collection.It also decided that NamWater should be approached for assistance, for instance by supplying water directly to consumers.- Nampa