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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>GOBABIS \u2013 Gobabis mayor Elvire Theron has described the town\u2019s N$42.5 million debt to NamPower as the \u201cbiggest headache\u201d.<\/p>\n

However, Theron was quick to point out that the council is working hard to find a solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouncil inherited a debt of about N$42 500 000 from the previous council. NamPower wrote demanding letters and threatened to cut electricity to the town. Council had to negotiate to keep the electricity on for Gobabis,\u201d Theron told New Era in an interview.<\/p>\n

She said, currently, the municipality is paying the debt in instalments, together with the current monthly electricity bill.<\/p>\n

\u201cResidents might take these negotiations for granted \u2013 but, imagine life in Gobabis with load shedding. One only appreciates certain services once you lose them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Theron further stated that critical gear and equipment in the town, such as the water truck, JCB and bulldozer, have been out of commission for some time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very costly to repair it, and there are no finances to buy new ones. We are currently renting some of the machinery needed, which is very expensive too,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She also complained of leakages, saying the town\u2019s pipeline is old, and the asbestos pipes cannot take the water pressure anymore.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as we can, new PVC pipes are being installed. However, this is very costly, and council does not have the necessary funds to replace our main water supply pipes yet,\u201d she said, adding that it will cost the council a few million to repair.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Theron warned \u201ccertain employees\u201d that she said have made it their mission to sabotage council activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouncil would decide on matters \u2013 and once we check whether the resolution or instruction was done, we would find some staff intentionally decided they will not do what council wants,\u201d she said, adding this boils down to insubordination with the intention to frustrate the system and delay operations.<\/p>\n

Another issue faced by the council, Theron said, is a directive sent by the line ministry that the council would not receive funds for capital projects due to the national economic crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is making it difficult for the council to embark on new capital projects for the town, as the central government is in a financial crisis,\u201d said Theron.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will need to find other ways of raising funds, like income-generating projects for the council, to grow the town,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. GOBABIS \u2013 Gobabis mayor Elvire Theron has described the town\u2019s N$42.5 million debt to NamPower as the \u201cbiggest headache\u201d. However, Theron was quick to point out that the council is working hard to find a solution. \u201cCouncil inherited a debt of about N$42 500 000 from the previous council. 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