Sankwasa warns councillors over unpaid municipal debts
January 30, 2026
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Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has warned government institutions and councillors to urgently settle outstanding municipal debts, saying failure to do so could lead to disconnections, sanctions, or deductions from councillors’ allowances.
Speaking on Desert FM, former Okahandja deputy mayor and current town councillor Asker Aupindi weighs in on whether the minister’s stance reflects firm accountability or an overreach, amid growing concerns over billions owed by local authorities to the Namibia Water Corporation.
