The Town Council of Ongwediva announced an increase in cost to consumers for municipal services during the year 2026/2027.
The announcement was made by the town’s Deputy Mayor Mr Jeremia Amutenya at a special council meeting where he tabled the annual estimates of income and expenditure for the financial year 2026/27.
“Dear Honourable Councillors, Ladies and Gentlemen, since 2019, Council has not effected any tariff increase,” Amutenya said.
“However, in view of the continued rise in the cost of goods and services, as well as prevailing inflationary pressures, it has become necessary to adjust the tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year.
“Accordingly, the tariffs will be increased by 2.5%.”
The Deputy Mayor stressed that this increase has come after more than six years of no increases, and that “this adjustment remains moderate and is approximately 1.5% below the average inflation rate, demonstrating Council’s commitment to balancing financial sustainability with affordability for residents and stakeholders.
“Our critical budget implementation success factor heavily hinges and relies on the commitment and dedication of our valued customers to pay diligently for services rendered, of which the debtors’ book stood at eighty-six million Namibia dollars (N$86,4 million) at 31 March 2026.”
Amutenya tabled a budged totalling N$201,5 million.
In the photo: Ongwediva Deputy Mayor Mr Jeremia Amutenya tabling the new financial year budget.
