Namibia: Grootfontein debts drive prepaid water meter roll-out – National

The Grootfontein municipality has begun installing free prepaid water meters across the town to reduce residents’ debts and boost the town’s revenue.

Over 600 residents have applied for free water meters since Monday.

The roll-out forms part of the council’s strategy to improve revenue collection, reduce water losses, and address escalating debts. Grootfontein chief executive Indileni Lungameni says the programme seeks to boost revenue collection from the sale of water, account…