The Municipality of Gobabis in Namibia has issued a warning to residents with outstanding municipal bills, cautioning that they risk having their services disconnected during the festive season if they fail to settle their accounts. This warning comes as the municipality has observed that some residents have stopped paying their bills after switching to the prepaid system. Residents are urged to clear their debts to avoid disruptions to their municipal services.
According to a public notice issued by the office of the chief executive, Sophia Eises, some account holders have ceased paying their municipal accounts after converting to the prepaid system. The municipality emphasizes that switching to the prepaid system does not absolve residents of their obligation to pay outstanding debts on their municipal accounts. Residents are therefore encouraged to settle their bills promptly.
The municipality has specified that residents who fail to pay their bills risk having their services disconnected in December 2026 and January 2027. This move is aimed at encouraging residents to prioritize their municipal bill payments. The municipality serves a significant number of residents, and the warning is intended to prompt them into taking action to avoid any inconvenience.
Sophia Eises, the chief executive of the Municipality of Gobabis, has urged affected residents to settle their outstanding bills as soon as possible. The municipality is keen to ensure that residents continue to receive their municipal services without interruption. By settling their bills, residents can avoid any potential disruptions during the festive season.
The prepaid system was introduced to provide residents with greater control over their municipal bill payments. However, it appears that some residents have misconstrued this as an exemption from paying outstanding debts. The municipality is now clarifying that this is not the case and that residents must still fulfill their financial obligations.
Residents of Gobabis can make their payments at the municipality's offices or through designated payment channels. The municipality has also provided its contact details, including its address at 42 John Meinert Street, Windhoek, Namibia, and phone number +264 61 279 600, for residents to reach out with any queries or concerns about their bills.
The Municipality of Gobabis is taking a proactive approach to ensure that residents are aware of their financial obligations and the potential consequences of not settling their bills. By doing so, the municipality aims to maintain a stable and efficient provision of services to its residents.
Key points
- Residents with unpaid municipal bills in Gobabis risk service disconnections during the festive season.
- The municipality observed that some residents stopped paying bills after switching to the prepaid system.
- Residents are urged to settle outstanding bills to avoid disruptions to their municipal services.
