NHE hands over 30 new houses in Omuthiya

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) handed over 30 newly constructed houses to beneficiaries in Omuthiya on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating the delivery of affordable housing across Namibia.This latest handover brings the total number of houses delivered by the NHE in Omuthiya to 80 in just 12 months, with the enterprise pledging to intensify its efforts to meet the country’s growing housing demand.Speaking at the ceremony, NHE board chairperson Toska Sem announced the institution’s ambitious target of constructing 2 000 houses annually from the 2025/26 financial year onwards.“The task is clear, and NHE is ready to deliver, with a particular focus on the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Project,” said Sem.Driven by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, the project allows low-income earners to access formal housing with affordable monthly repayments, starting from as little as N$400 for one-bedroom homes.To support this goal, Sem said the NHE recently conducted a nationwide mission to engage local authorities on land availability. As a result, over 2 500 erven have been secured across several towns, including Swakopmund, Eenhana, Nkurenkuru, Rundu, Keetmanshoop, Mariental and Katima Mulilo.CONTINUED COLLABORATIONSem praised local authorities for their ongoing partnership and called for continued collaboration beyond the informal settlement upgrading initiative. She emphasised that the NHE remains focused on delivering affordable homes without compromising on structural quality.“The newly introduced 2025/26 – 2028/29 Integrated Strategic Business Plan will guide the organisation’s operations, with a focus on business growth, operational excellence, and customer service,” she said.Sem also encouraged beneficiaries to take care of their properties and to remain consistent with their monthly repayments, enabling the NHE to continue expanding homeownership opportunities nationwide.“Our mandate is not just to build houses but to uplift communities by creating jobs and empowering Namibians through property ownership,” she added.The 30 houses handed over this week were built at a cost of N$5.7 million, with local contractor Gongaleni Investment completing the project ahead of schedule. The construction phase provided employment for 70 people from the Oshikoto region.

NHE hands over 30 new houses in Omuthiya

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-04

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