Rundu schools to have water reconnected today The Ministry of Education has allocated funds to pay off the N$1.9 million owed to the Rundu town council after the water supply of 29 schools was disconnected last Monday.This was confirmed yesterday by the Kavango East deputy director of education, Fanuel Kapapero, who said the directorate would settle the water bill by the end of the day.
The amount owed to the council was N$1 946 321.08.
“The head office has transferred the amount, we have the money and we will settle the amount now. The water should be on tomorrow,” Kapapero stated.
Kapapero described last week''s situation water shortage at schools as terrible. Some schools had to release the children as early as 10:00 because there was no water.
According to a report by the Namibia Press Agency last week, the schools were among the many defaulters who owed the council N$43 million, which in turn is owed to NamWater.
The council is under pressure as it has not been honouring its water payment agreement with NamWater. The town council also plans to disconnect water supply to government offices.
Contacted for comment, Rundu chief executive officer Romanus Haironga said once the water bill was settled the council would reconnect the water.
“If they will pay today we will reconnect tomorrow. They must pay our money and reconnection fees,” Haironga said.
KENYA KAMBOWE