Tsumeb Residents Face 5% Tariff Hike

Namibia: 'Four Percent Is Not a Lot'

Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona has defended the city's recent 4% average municipal tariff increase, calling it a reasonable adjustment to maintain essential local infrastructure.

Tsumeb residents face 5% tariff hike

The Tsumeb municipality has implemented a 5% increase in tariffs for key municipal services, with effect from 1 July. The increase applies to water supply, refuse collection, sewerage services and selected council services. In a public notice issued by the municipality on Monday, the council says the adjustment was approved to ensure the continued provision and maintenance of quality municipal services. “The revised tariffs will become effective…

Windhoek community activists question 4% municipal tariff increase – Windhoek Observer

Allexer Namundjembo Community activists Shaun Gariseb and Sem David have questioned the City of Windhoek’s decision to implement a 4% increase in municipal tariffs, arguing that residents should not be expected to pay more while many communities continue to face inadequate basic services. The activists contend that tariff increases should be accompanied by visible improvements in service delivery, particularly in informal settlements where acces…