Maseru, Dec. 09 – The Maseru City Council has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in resolving its long-standing tax obligations through a definitive financial settlement, marking a critical step toward fiscal sustainability and autonomous governance.
Public Relations Manager, Ms Lintle Bless said this agreement addresses outstanding arrears originating in 2016 adding that this resolution has been accomplished exclusively through the Council’s own financial resources, representing a deliberate shift from historical reliance on partial central government support.
The Council, she said, has executed the initial upfront instalment, with the remaining balance scheduled for finalisation within the current fiscal cycle.
She said the settlement establishes a foundational framework for restoring fiscal stability and public trust and the administration is now focused on developing a sustainable, long-term strategy for rates and taxes to ensure equitable and manageable revenue collection.
Bless further acknowledged that fulfilling this settlement will necessitate prudent financial management and will impose considerable demands on the Council’s operational resources for the 2026 financial period, also noting that the Council is committed to navigating this obligation while prioritising the maintenance of essential services…
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