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Interview Transcripts

Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […]

today17 November, 2025

Namibia

Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing Push

Plans to build more than 270 low-income houses in Windhoek’s informal settlements will cost around N$93 million, according to Governor Sam Nujoma. He shared the update during the State of the Region Address covered by NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus. So far, 11 new homes worth N$2.7 million have already been completed under the upgrade scheme.

today14 July, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Herbert Jauch Welcomes New Momentum on Housing Delivery Targets

Social Justice Activist Herbert Jauch says recent comments by Urban and Rural Development Minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa offer a promising sign that government may finally be taking its housing delivery obligations more seriously. Speaking after a housing handover event, Jauch noted that past political declarations — including former President Hage Geingob’s pledge to eradicate informal settlements — have failed to translate into tangible outcomes. “Nothing has happened ever after. But […]

today23 June, 2025

Opinion Pieces

Affordable Housing: A Key Driver for Sustainable Development

    Monday, 4 November 2024 - Affordable housing is one of the key aspects for development in Namibia. In response to the country's pressing housing needs, Old Mutual Namibia launched its Housing Fund in August 2024. With an initial capital of N$50 million, the initiative is set to provide critical financial support for affordable housing projects, aimed at addressing the growing demand for accessible and affordable housing in the […]

today4 November, 2024