Keetmanshoop Municipality threatens to disconnect water and electricity to government offices…..

The Keetmanshoop Municipality threatened to disconnect water and electricity to government offices, businesses and institutions over unpaid municipal accounts. Keetmanshoop Mayor said the suspensions will be carried out in three phases starting on 06 November 2023. In the first phase, the municipality will suspend unpaid municipal accounts for businesses, government entities, and institutions. McDonald Hanse added that this strategic initiative is designed to address the critical issue of unpaid municipal accounts, secure resources and ensure a continuation to provide essential services to all residents. The second phase, slated for 04 December 2023, will target municipal staff and councillors, while the third phase, beginning in January next year, will focus on residents