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Sakaria Johannes

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Political analyst who says government may be spending more on unproductive workers amid public sector wage bill concerns.

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Minister warns government bodies to pay outstanding municipal debts

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned ministries and councillors to settle outstanding municipal debts or face disconnections and sanctions. As of March 2025, local authorities and councils owed the Namibia Water Corporation N$2.4 billion, with the City of Windhoek reporting residents, businesses, and government combined owe the municipality N$1.2 billion.

22 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 22 January

  1. Minister warns government bodies to pay outstanding municipal debts

    The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned ministries and councillors to settle outstanding municipal debts or face disconnections and sanctions. As of March 2025, local authorities and councils owed the Namibia Water Corporation N$2.4 billion, with the City of Windhoek reporting residents, businesses, and government combined owe the municipality N$1.2 billion.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian

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