Windhoek City disconnects water and electricity over N$932.7m debt
City CEO Moses Matyayi stated disconnections are a credit control measure, not punishment for residents.
The City of Windhoek is disconnecting water and electricity services to recover N$932.7 million in unpaid bills. City CEO Moses Matyayi stated the disconnections are a legal measure under the Credit Control Policy, not an act to punish residents.
Shaun Gariseb of the Khomas Residents and Ratepayers Association launched a social media campaign calling for a payment boycott, accusing the City of billing errors and escalating debts. Matyayi warned that a civic strike risks crippling infrastructure and municipal operations.
Matyayi insisted the disconnections are a vital credit control intervention to recover public funds, rejecting claims of punitive action or administrative failure. The City plans to intensify these disconnections in the coming weeks.
Why it mattersWindhoek residents face disconnection of essential services like water and electricity due to outstanding municipal debts.