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Windhoek Observer
Build Together builds units with one bedroom and a toilet that cannot accommodate families
“Build Together and Shack Dwellers Federation units often have one bedroom and a toilet.”
Ngurare right to worry about housing, but wrong to point fingers at who failed homeowners and the homelessThe Namibian
Build Together is targeted by relocation intervention for illegal land occupation
“Municipality spokesperson Anita Kaihiva says the intervention targets people occupying land at Kuisebmond, Build Together designated areas and National Housing Enterprise land, as well as selected backyard dwellers.”
Walvis Bay starts Farm 37 trekNew Era
Build Together was reactivated by Rivonia Roswitha Roman as housing programme
“She highlighted that some of her achievements while serving in the public sector is that she assisted many young people acquire erven to build their homes while reactivating the Build Together housing programme.”
Know Your Civil Servant – A career dedicated to serving KuneneNew Era
Build Together programme has debt of about N$10 million
“the Build Together programme debt is about N$10 million”
On the spot with Eveline de Klerk – Omaruru tackling challenges head onNew Era
Build Together housing programme is owed approximately N$10 million
“An additional N$10 million is linked to the Build Together housing programme, the CEO noted.”
Omaruru council owed over N$92mNew Era
Hilda Patricia van Nooten was instrumental in constructing fifteen Build Together houses in Otjimbingwe
“She was instrumental in the construction of fifteen yellow Build Together houses in Otjimbingwe.”
Know Your Civil Servant – Serving with passionAn opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Ngurare is right to worry about housing repossessions but mistaken in criticizing banks for offering 20-year home loans; the author contends that longer loan terms are necessary to keep monthly payments affordable for ordinary workers, and that shorter terms would exclude all but the wealthy from homeownership.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Ngurare is right to worry about housing repossessions but mistaken in criticizing banks for offering 20-year home loans; the author contends that longer loan terms are necessary to keep monthly payments affordable for ordinary workers, and that shorter terms would exclude all but the wealthy from homeownership.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Municipality of Swakopmund is pursuing multiple housing, land servicing and infrastructure projects under its 20-Year Structure Plan to accommodate growth and address informal settlement housing needs. Land parcels for low, middle and high-income residential developments have been identified and submitted for approval expected in 2026, while the municipality also progresses commercial township and precinct development projects.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Walvis Bay municipal council has approved a plan to relocate residents illegally occupying land at Kuisebmond and other areas to a temporary site at farm 37, as part of measures to address illegal land occupation and enforce land management. The relocation will include selected backyard dwellers and 50 households from Narraville, with residents required to sign permission to occupy certificates that will regulate their temporary stay.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ondangwa Town Council CEO Isamel Namugongo told New Era that the long-delayed Ondangwa State Hospital is back on track with central government support and environmental studies underway, while the council has doubled residential areas, upgraded roads to tar in several extensions, and is preparing to modernise the town's struggling sewerage infrastructure. Key challenges include high unemployment affecting residents' ability to pay municipal bills and ageing infrastructure designed for a much smaller population.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Rivonia Roswitha Roman, a control administrative officer at Kunene Regional Council since 2007, speaks about her career dedicated to community development and public service. Roman, who holds a business administration degree and pursues an honours qualification, credits her passion for serving her region and people as the driving force behind her work in housing programmes and regional engagement.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Omaruru municipality faces N$92 million in outstanding water debt and struggles with aging asbestos pipelines, illegal connections, and non-payment from residents, though officials say mitigation measures are in place. The town is also progressing with Single Quarter relocation and open market construction projects while managing housing backlog and informal settlement expansion.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Residents and property owners in Omaruru owe the municipality over N$92 million in outstanding debt, with most accounts exceeding 120 days overdue. The municipality CEO says poor payment compliance is hampering service delivery and has introduced prepaid water meters and service disconnections to improve revenue collection.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Over three decades since independence, Ohangwena Region has shifted from a predominantly rural area with limited services to a more developed region with expanded schools, clinics, roads and communication networks. Regional leaders credit sustained government investment and community participation, though they acknowledge further development is needed to meet growing demands.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The auditor general's report on Aroab Village Council for the year ended 30 June 2019 reveals N$4.4 million in debt, significant accounting discrepancies, and missing financial documentation, prompting a disclaimer audit opinion. The council is advised to establish an acceptable accounting framework and ensure supporting documents are provided for trade payables and adjustments.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Hilda Patricia van Nooten, a senior administrative officer at Erongo Regional Council since 2002, says her initial motivation of employment grew into genuine commitment to public service. Van Nooten emphasizes principles of integrity and transparency, and credits self-driven learning with mastering legal frameworks that ensure council operations comply with law.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
A cholera outbreak that began in November in the Kap n Bou informal settlement has spread to several areas in Otjozondjupa region, with 39 confirmed hospitalisations and 108 suspected cases as of January, but no deaths recorded. A senior medical officer says the situation is under control following the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre, and a multi-sectoral task force is now working on containment and elimination through improved water infrastructure, hygiene awareness, and isolation protocols.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A cholera outbreak in Otjozondjupa's Kap n Bou informal settlement has been brought under control through the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday. The government has deployed improved water infrastructure and mounted multi-sectoral efforts including public awareness campaigns, with no deaths reported despite 39 confirmed hospitalizations and 108 suspected cases since the outbreak began in November 2025.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
A dedicated cholera treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital is successfully managing the outbreak in the Otjozondjupa region, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday and all others discharged. The government has established a multi-sectoral task force and improved water infrastructure in the Kap n Bou informal settlement, where the outbreak originated in November, with no fatalities recorded to date.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →