- Adoption of a Pro-Poor Budget by Alfred Nzo District Municipality: The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has adopted a budget focused on supporting impoverished communities, emphasizing essential service delivery for the 2025/2026 financial year.
- Budget Overview for 2025/26 Financial Year: The total budget is R1.644 billion, with R1.040 billion allocated for operating expenses and R604 million for capital expenditure, representing a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
- Revenue Projections for the Budget Year: The municipality projects its own revenue for 2025/2026 at R146.4 million, which will fund the planned services and projects.
As local government sphere commences with its 2025/2026 financial year from the 01st of July, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) in its Special Council meeting which was convened on the 30th of May adopted a pro-poor budget which outlines the Municipality’s financial plans and priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on delivering essential services to its communities.
This follows a rigorous consultation with the people of district during the IDP roadshows in all local municipalities.
The total final budget for the 2025/26 f/y amounts to R1, 644 billion with operating expenditure of R1 040 billion and capital expenditure of R604 million. This reflects an increase from last years’ budget of 2,6%.
The proposed Capital Expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year is R604 million which translates to a percentage decrease of 0,32% from 2024/25 annual budget. The total budgeted own revenue for the 2025/2026 financial year is R146,4 million.
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