Rundu Town Council fitted 1,021 homes with prepaid water meters costing N$6.9 million. Acting chief executive Fransiska Kupembona launched this first phase on Wednesday, benefiting the Safari, Nkarapamwe, and Tutungeni areas. The switch from old meters to new ones began on February 7 and continues today. Workers installed 438 units in Safari, 196 in Nkarapamwe, and about 387 in Tutungeni.
Officials learned from other towns where these systems work well. Staff visited Katima Mulilo and Otjiwarongo in early 2023 to study their methods. The council requires disconnected residents to pay N$600 for reconnection. Project manager Pascal Kandjimi said they aim to make service payments easier for community members. Former education deputy minister Faustina Caley praised the new system for reducing bill disputes.
Kavango East governor Julius Hambyuka believes prepaid meters help people manage water better. Many regions use this approach to handle water resources carefully and cut waste. The program represents a major shift in how residents access essential services. Local leaders expect the technology to improve payment collection rates. Families can better control their water spending with the new system.
Officials learned from other towns where these systems work well. Staff visited Katima Mulilo and Otjiwarongo in early 2023 to study their methods. The council requires disconnected residents to pay N$600 for reconnection. Project manager Pascal Kandjimi said they aim to make service payments easier for community members. Former education deputy minister Faustina Caley praised the new system for reducing bill disputes.
Kavango East governor Julius Hambyuka believes prepaid meters help people manage water better. Many regions use this approach to handle water resources carefully and cut waste. The program represents a major shift in how residents access essential services. Local leaders expect the technology to improve payment collection rates. Families can better control their water spending with the new system.
