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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Redforce

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 59

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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 36

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Shaun Gariseb Addresses Katima RedForce Protest: A Call for Municipal Accountability

Recently in a development, Shaun Gariseb, a prominent figure in the ongoing Katima RedForce protest, spoke out about the frustrations and concerns gripping the community of Katima Mulilo. Gariseb's remarks shed light on the issues that led to the protest and his stance on the city of Windhoek's role in addressing municipal grievances. Gariseb begins by acknowledging the frustrations visible in Katima Mulilo, emphasizing that the recent unrest didn't come […]

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Simasiku engages council on Katima residents’ concerns

Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor Kennedy Simasiku says there are issues that require the Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC) to urgently engage the public. This should be done through information sharing sessions where clarity must be provided and where necessary, decisions made for the good of both parties, said Simasiku in an interview with Nampa, following the public demonstration recently in which residents of Katima called for the removal of […]

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