Heather Erdmann
REHOBOTH – Residents of Rehoboth will continue to have access to water after the planned suspension of services by NamWater was temporarily frozen, the Rehoboth Town Council confirmed yesterday.
The council said negotiations are underway with key stakeholders, including the Office of the Hardap Governor, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and the Rehoboth Kaptein’s Office, to resolve the matter and secure a lasting solution.
The town reportedly owes NamWater approximately N$150 million, which prompted the institution to issue a notice warning residents about a potential suspension of water services on Monday.
Rehoboth mayor Jacky Khariseb said the suspension will not take place at this stage.
“Residents will be updated as discussions progress,” he added.
He assured that water services remain fully operational, while discussions continue.
The local authority stressed that it is actively engaging with NamWater and other authorities to prevent any disruption of essential water services.
However, residents expressed concern when the initial notice was circulated, fearing interruptions to the water supply that would affect households and businesses alike.
André Pretorius, chairperson of the Rehoboth Community Representative, said residents should not be penalised for administrative failures.
“Our priority is to ensure residents are not affected by these issues, and discussions with the authorities are ongoing to find a sustainable solution,” he said.
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