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Namibia allocates N$137 million for 3,106 low-income houses
via The Namibian2 min read
The Namibian government has committed N$137 million to construct 3,106 houses for low-income citizens. This initiative, funded by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and implemented by the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, aims to address the country’s housing backlog and improve living conditions. Special adviser to the minister Boniface Mutumba confirmed the project's scale. This housing effort comes despite a reduction in the ministry's budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which saw its allocation cut to N$1.95 billion from N$2.67 billion. Of this, N$587.9 million is designated for housing and urban development programs. The government is also focusing on declaring townships in informal settlements, servicing land, and completing stalled units under the Mass Housing Development Programme, which faced delays due to legal disputes since 2017. Efforts are also underway to formalize informal settlements in key urban centers like Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Rundu, Keetmanshoop, and Oshakati, among others. The strategy includes easing congestion, expanding access to serviced land, and partnering with community-based organizations. Additionally, the ministry is promoting alternative and sustainable building materials to reduce construction costs.
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