insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Sends Biggest Arrears to Collector Windhoek’s city council has handed over N$409.9 million of its unpaid debt to external debt collector RedForce, spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. This is representative of the largest slice of the total N$944 million owed to the city as of May by normal clients, businesses, pensioners, and government institutions with overdue accounts older than three months. today8 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Unpaid water bills put pressure on NamWater Oshakati purification Plant “The top 12 indebted local authorities collectively owe NamWater about N$889 million.” WINDHOEK, 12 March - The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing financial strain, with outstanding payments for water services reaching N$2.4 billion by the end of February 2025. The corporation's latest figures reveal a 16% increase from N$2.1 billion in June 2024, raising concerns about the sustainability of the country's water supply infrastructure. NamWater […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Decry Unfair Billing Practices as Governor’s Debt Mysteriously Reduced Windhoek residents continue to face inconsistencies in municipal billing, with some accounts swiftly adjusted while others endure aggressive debt collection. A recent case involving a Governor saw their N$24,000 bill reduced to N$700, raising concerns over preferential treatment. Meanwhile, social activist Shaun Asprilla Gariseb has accused Redforce Debt Management of operating without proper documentation, urging residents to resist alleged unfair practices. Calls for accountability grow as frustrations over the city’s […] today13 February, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Ratepayers’ Struggle: The City of Windhoek’s Selective Billing and Redforce’s Questionable Practices By Leonard Witbeen Windhoek residents continue to face inconsistent and seemingly unfair treatment regarding municipal bills, with some accounts being swiftly rectified while others suffer at the hands of aggressive debt collectors. A recent case involving a prominent Governor highlights the glaring disparities in how the City of Windhoek (CoW) and Redforce Debt Management handle ratepayers. A Governor’s Bill Magically Reduced A Governor who owns property in Windhoek recently discovered […] today13 February, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Lydia Amutenya Responds to Redforce Allegations Windhoek, February 13, 2025 City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the municipality’s dealings with Redforce Debt Management, stating that no evidence has been provided to substantiate the claims. Speaking in response to recent concerns raised by residents and activists, Amutenya emphasized that account holders who require clarification regarding their municipal bills should contact the City of Windhoek’s customer service center at 061-290-3377 or email […] today13 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Tshwane DA Blames ANC for R300m Power Loss In S.A, the DA in Tshwane says the ANC government in the metro has allowed electricity losses to increase by 300-million-rand in just three months. The party’s, Jacqui Uys, says this is in stark contrast with what the government inherited from the DA, where electricity losses were reduced by 162-million-rand between July and September. She says not only is the metro not billing residents for electricity used, but the ANC […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Katutura Seeks Clarity on Expired Debt Collection Contract with City of Windhoek The Katutura Residents' Committee, led by spokesperson Shaun Gariseb, are gathered at the City of Windhoek’s Debt Management Department to inquire about the expired contract with Red Force, which handled debt collection. Gariseb emphasized the need for clarity on the contract’s terms and how residents should proceed with future payments. today25 November, 2024
