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24 April 2026
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Event

Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development

Also known as: the project · Mariental Extension 6 · Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension Project

Business

Old Mutual launches 311-plot housing project in Mariental

The News

Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia has joined government and private partners to launch the Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development, which will deliver 311 serviced residential plots with 87 already completed. The project, officially launched by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, aims to ease pressure on housing demand in the town and is supported by the Tunga Fund, developers, and end-user financiers.

24 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Old Mutual launches 311-plot housing project in Mariental

    Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia has joined government and private partners to launch the Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development, which will deliver 311 serviced residential plots with 87 already completed. The project, officially launched by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, aims to ease pressure on housing demand in the town and is supported by the Tunga Fund, developers, and end-user financiers.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Old Mutual invests N$12.75m in Mariental affordable housing

    Old Mutual Investment Group has committed N$12.75 million to the Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development in Hardap region, which includes servicing of 311 residential plots with 87 already completed. The project aims to expand access to affordable, serviced housing and contributes to job creation and community stability in the town.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Vice president launches GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) pension-backed home loan scheme in Mariental, allowing GIPF members to access pension savings for acquiring, building, or improving homes, including in rural areas. The scheme is intended to address Namibia's housing backlog and support inclusive development, with Mariental Extension 6 featuring 311 planned affordable houses in the Hardap region.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Vice President launches GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental, allowing active pension fund members to access a portion of their savings to acquire, build, or improve homes, including in unproclaimed rural areas. The initiative aims to reduce the national housing backlog, stimulate the construction sector, and create employment opportunities.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 1 March

  1. Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension Project 79% complete

    The Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension Project is 79% complete with construction and commissioning on track for August 2026. The project aims to strengthen water supply security in the region and future phases will extend supply lines to surrounding communities to replace unreliable river and borehole systems.

    1 March 2026 · Informanté →

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