Eenhana settles NamWater arrears in full
The Eenhana Town Council has settled more than N$13 million in debt owed to NamWater, an achievement described as a major financial management milestone, according to mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje.
Announcing the development this week, Kavandje described the debt settlement as a top priority since taking office.
“I am proud that we have achieved this goal well before the end of our five-year term,” he said.
He added that the move reflects the council’s commitment to transparent governance and effective leadership.
The mayor noted that eliminating the NamWater debt marks a big step towards stabilising the town’s financial standing. It was made possible through strategic innovations and improved fiscal discipline, he explained.
Unpaid bills weigh heavy
Despite this feat, council faces ongoing financial strain, particularly due to more than N$50 million in unpaid municipal bills, the mayor said.
Of this amount, over N$7.8 million is owed by government offices, ministries and agencies.
Kavandje warned that the outstanding debt continues to hamper service delivery and the council’s ability to meet obligations to other creditors. He appealed to residents and institutions to pay their municipal accounts on time, noting that prompt payments are critical for sustaining operations and implementing capital projects.
“Paying municipal bills is not just a legal responsibility, it is a civic duty,” he said.
Announcing the development this week, Kavandje described the debt settlement as a top priority since taking office.
“I am proud that we have achieved this goal well before the end of our five-year term,” he said.
He added that the move reflects the council’s commitment to transparent governance and effective leadership.
The mayor noted that eliminating the NamWater debt marks a big step towards stabilising the town’s financial standing. It was made possible through strategic innovations and improved fiscal discipline, he explained.
Unpaid bills weigh heavy
Despite this feat, council faces ongoing financial strain, particularly due to more than N$50 million in unpaid municipal bills, the mayor said.
Of this amount, over N$7.8 million is owed by government offices, ministries and agencies.
Kavandje warned that the outstanding debt continues to hamper service delivery and the council’s ability to meet obligations to other creditors. He appealed to residents and institutions to pay their municipal accounts on time, noting that prompt payments are critical for sustaining operations and implementing capital projects.
“Paying municipal bills is not just a legal responsibility, it is a civic duty,” he said.
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