NamWater needs a lot of money! As of March 2024, people owed them N$2 billion, which is way more than last year's 18% increase.
Almost every town in Namibia gets water from NamWater, which sells water to 50 out of 55 places. But many folks aren't paying their bills on time. Times are hard, and more people can't keep up with payments.
The water company also has big problems at places like border posts. These spots need better ways to get water because they're using more than before. But when government offices take forever to pay, NamWater struggles to keep things running smoothly.
NamWater isn't giving up, though! They're talking with local leaders to find better ways to get paid. They also deal with mines and factories that need tons of water. It's tough because they have to make sure people get enough water first, then help the mines.
Here's something wild—one-third of all the water mines use comes from NamWater! They have to balance saving water and giving mines what they need. It's like walking on a tightrope!
The company has become very busy over the years. In 2006, it had only 839 regular customers. Today, it serves more than 54,000! That's because more people moved near cities and needed water hookups.
NamWater came up with a clever fix - they're putting in special meters where people pay before they get water. This helps catch folks who might not pay their bills. The good news? The government promised money to help buy these meters.
Almost every town in Namibia gets water from NamWater, which sells water to 50 out of 55 places. But many folks aren't paying their bills on time. Times are hard, and more people can't keep up with payments.
The water company also has big problems at places like border posts. These spots need better ways to get water because they're using more than before. But when government offices take forever to pay, NamWater struggles to keep things running smoothly.
NamWater isn't giving up, though! They're talking with local leaders to find better ways to get paid. They also deal with mines and factories that need tons of water. It's tough because they have to make sure people get enough water first, then help the mines.
Here's something wild—one-third of all the water mines use comes from NamWater! They have to balance saving water and giving mines what they need. It's like walking on a tightrope!
The company has become very busy over the years. In 2006, it had only 839 regular customers. Today, it serves more than 54,000! That's because more people moved near cities and needed water hookups.
NamWater came up with a clever fix - they're putting in special meters where people pay before they get water. This helps catch folks who might not pay their bills. The good news? The government promised money to help buy these meters.
