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Govt institutions now owe less to City

Auleria Wakudumo Outstanding municipal debt owed by government institutions to the City of Windhoek has dropped by 60% within a month, falling from approximately N$67 million in May to N$27 million in June.  The decline follows government’s crackdown on unpaid municipal accounts and efforts to ensure state institutions settle their outstanding bills.  According to City... The post Govt institutions now owe less to City appeared first on New Era .

New Era9 Jul 2026, 10:00 am
Govt institutions now owe less to City

Auleria Wakudumo

Outstanding municipal debt owed by government institutions to the City of Windhoek has dropped by 60% within a month, falling from approximately N$67 million in May to N$27 million in June.

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The decline follows government’s crackdown on unpaid municipal accounts and efforts to ensure state institutions settle their outstanding bills.

According to City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya, the reduction represents a significant improvement in the municipality’s debt recovery efforts.

“The latest update indicates a 60% reduction in municipal debt owed by government institutions, with the outstanding balance decreasing from approximately N$67 million in May 2026 to N$27 million in June 2026, reflecting a significant improvement in debt recovery,” Amutenya said.

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Originally published by New Era on 9 Jul 2026, 10:00 am. View original article
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