insert_link Oshiwambo Ominister yeyambulepo lyoondoolopa nomikandi James Sankwasa okwiindiile oondoolopa noo Muni ya hulithepo omayakulo go RedForce Ominista yeyambulepo lyokomikunda noondoolopa James Sankwasa okwa gandja elombwelo komalelo goondoolopa ngoka gena okondalaka no Redforce debt ndjoka hayi gongele oongunga opo yaaha shunepo we omatsokumwe gafa mpoka Minister momushangwa gwiikundaneki okwati ehangano lyoku gongela oongunga olyeetitha omashongo ogendji gopaliko nogopapolitika nuupyakadhi kaakwashigwana momalelo goondoolopa ngoka haga longitha omayakulo galyo. Tati omalelo agehe goondoolopa gena ookondalaka no Redforce otaga pewa elombwelo opo gaaha shunepo ookondalaka dhoka shampa dha kwishi. Omanga […] today6 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Victory for Residents as RedForce Contracts End, Gariseb Calls for Stronger Internal Debt Recovery The decision by the current Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa to end local authorities’ contracts with RedForce is being hailed as a major victory after three years of persistent advocacy, says Shaun Gariseb of the Rate Payers and Residents Committee. He urges strengthening internal debt recovery departments to ease pressure on residents. today6 August, 2025
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 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 Namibia Windhoek Activist Warns Against Secret Renewal of Redforce Contract Windhoek residents and ratepayers, activist Shaun Gariseb has issued a reminder that Redforce's contract with the City of Windhoek is set to expire on November 21, 2024. He warns against any hidden renewal plans, noting that the Anti-Corruption Commission has yet to release its report on Redforce’s initial appointment, which he claims lacked due process and council resolution. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay’s Municipality Denies Allegations of Withholding Information in RedForce Investigation Walvis Bay municipality has refuted claims by its former legal representative, Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys, that crucial information was withheld during the RedForce debt collection investigation. The law firm terminated its services, citing blocked access to essential emails from January to May 2023. The municipality asserted it fully cooperated, including providing email access and arranging interviews. Despite the law firm's unexpected withdrawal, the municipality maintained that the investigation was never halted. today23 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Deputy Mayor criticizes Katutura residents committee over debt relief plan https://youtu.be/yENxyZgNh6o By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Windhoek deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, called the Katutura Residents Committee ungrateful and described their call to review the debt relief programme as unreasonable. According to Uapingene, the committee should have simply expressed gratitude for the 100% debt write-off for pensioners and the 50% off for non-pensioners, instead of rejecting it. Uapingene's remarks come after the committee submitted a petition […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Activist Shaun Gariseb Addresses Mass Enquiry Held at City of Windhoek Shaun Gariseb, an activist from the Katutura Central Residents' Committee, sheds light on a mass enquiry conducted at the City of Windhoek's debt management department. The activist discusses the challenges faced by residents seeking information on debt relief and the unexpected turn of events during their visit. Gariseb says "Look, when we arrived at the City of Windhoek, we immediately set time at 10 o'clock exactly. Some of us went […] today8 February, 2024
