insert_link Namibia GIPF assures members homes are safe under pension-backed housing scheme Photo contributed The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reassured its members that they will not lose their homes if they are unable to fully repay loans under its new pension-backed housing finance scheme. The assurance follows concerns that the initiative could expose retirees to the risk of property repossession. GIPF chief executive Martin Inkumbi says the structure of the scheme is designed to protect members’ primary residences while remaining […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Gariseb Warns of Housing Ownership Issues in Katutura Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, has called on Katutura residents to verify ownership of older homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. He cautioned that past lease agreements and housing allocation schemes have sometimes resulted in properties being registered in the wrong names, leaving original owners and their families uncertain about their rights. The activist raised concerns about the Shack Dwellers Federation, highlighting issues affecting residents under […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Shaun Gariseb Calls for Action on Housing Ownership and Title Deeds in Katutura Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised alarm over ongoing housing ownership issues in Katutura, urging residents to verify the status of their homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. Gariseb particularly highlighted houses from the 1950s and 1960s that were originally allocated under lease agreements but later transferred through the municipality housing alienation scheme introduced in 1999. He explained that some houses were assigned to occupants who […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Home Loans Only, Says GIPF on Pension Scheme The Government Institutions Pension Fund has clarified that its Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme is strictly intended to help members buy or build houses. The Pension Funds Act limits pension access to housing purposes only, ruling out business ventures or personal spending, According to CEO Martin Inkumbi: today15 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Herbert Jauch Calls for Radical Overhaul of Namibia’s Housing and Loan System Namibia’s housing market is fundamentally broken and rigged in favour of commercial banks, says social justice activist Herbert Jauch, who is calling for urgent reforms to protect homebuyers and make housing more affordable for ordinary Namibians. In a strong critique of the current system, Jauch argues that the structure of mortgage financing in the country puts excessive risk on borrowers. “Right now, if a person who took out a […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Local Letshego Bank Namibia & Ongos Valley partner for affordable, sustainable homes Letshego Bank Namibia and Ongos Valley Property developers have united to provide affordable housing, specifically designed to cater to those in the middle to low income bracket. Through Letshego Home Loan your dream of owning a home is now within reach. This partnership is a game-changer in our approach to sustainable living. Beyond a mortgage loans, Letshego Bank and Ongos Valley are pioneering in 'Green living' property development. […] today21 May, 2024
