Also known as: NHE · National Housing Enterprises
Government housing delivery agency targeting 249 houses across eleven towns by December 2026 amid Namibia's 300,000-unit housing deficit.
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The Namibian
National Housing Enterprise is implementing the upgrading project in partnership with the municipality and Ministry
“The project is being implemented in partnership with the National Housing Enterprise and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.”
Havana families refuse move to bare landWindhoek Observer
National Housing Enterprise has estimated Namibia's housing backlog at around 300,000 units
“The National Housing Enterprise has estimated Namibia's housing backlog at around 300 000 units.”
Pricing young people out of the housing marketNew Era
National Housing Enterprise (NHE) plans to complete 249 housing units by December
“The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) plans to complete 249 housing units by December.”
NHE targets 249 houses by December….891 erven under servicing, targets 4 215 plotsNew Era
NHE has constructed and delivered 23,719 houses since 1983
“The agency said it has constructed and delivered 23 719 houses since 1983, with 197 houses completed between January and August 2026.”
NHE targets 249 houses by December….891 erven under servicing, targets 4 215 plotsWindhoek Observer
National Housing Enterprise is allocating N$82 million for housing, land servicing, sanitation and water infrastructure
“The funding includes N$750 million from the ministry of urban and rural development for informal settlement upgrading, N$296.4 million in City of Windhoek capital expenditure and N$82 million from the National Housing Enterprise, alongside smaller allocations for boreholes and peri-urban electrification.”
Land pipeline emerges as key constraint to Windhoek housingWindhoek Observer
National Housing Enterprise made plot allocations in municipal areas during the reporting period
“Oshana regional council's 2026 State of the Region report recorded 1 177 plots allocated in municipal areas during the reporting period, including allocations by the Ongwediva and Oshakati town councils, the Shack Dwellers Federation, SME developers and the National Housing Enterprise.”
Oshana land-use plan targets orderly growth amid rising pressureNew Era
National Housing Enterprise estimated housing backlog at around 300,000 units
“Namibia faces a housing backlog estimated by the National Housing Enterprise at around 300 000 units, with Simonis Storm putting the associated requirement at approximately N$76 billion.”
Weak incomes make home ownership unattainable… slow serviced land delivery compounds housing backlogThe Namibian
National Housing Enterprise estimated Namibia's housing backlog at about 300 000 units in 2025
“The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) estimated Namibia's housing backlog at about 300 000 units in 2025.”
Namibians need N$44 000 salary to afford homesWindhoek Observer
National Housing Enterprise received N$1.5 billion allocation in 2025/26 budget for informal settlement upgrading and low-cost housing
“The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) received an additional N$1.5 billion allocation in the 2025/26 national budget to support informal settlement upgrading and low-cost housing development.”
Housing backlog climbs to 300 000 units as urban pressure intensifiesNew Era
National Housing Enterprise received N$1.5 billion in 2025/26 budget for low-cost housing
“The National Housing Enterprise received an additional N$1.5 billion in the 2025/26 national budget to expand low-cost housing and upgrade informal settlements.”
11 000 shacks yearly deepen housing crisis … thousands move to towns for greener pasturesThe City of Windhoek says residents affected by the N$381-million Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road upgrade must relocate to Extensions 8 and 11, even though servicing of Extension 11 only begins in September 2027. Residents have resisted relocation, citing inadequate services and uncertainty over plot allocations.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says residents affected by the N$381-million Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road upgrade must relocate to Extensions 8 and 11, even though servicing of Extension 11 only begins in September 2027. Residents have resisted relocation, citing inadequate services and uncertainty over plot allocations.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia faces a housing paradox: hundreds of thousands of homes are needed, but formal market prices have soared beyond the reach of ordinary workers. The Bank of Namibia reports the weighted average house price at approximately N$1.44 million in the first quarter of 2026, while about 75% of workers earn less than N$5,000 a month.
17 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to complete 249 housing units by December, costing N$80.06 million, spread across Meersig, Oshakati, Okakarara, Eenhana, Goreangab, Ongwediva, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Usakos and Swakopmund. Over three years, NHE aims to deliver 750 houses and service 4,215 plots through its Informal Settlement Upgrading and Affordable Housing Programme.
29 September 2026 · New Era →
Simonis Storm reports that availability of serviced land is a fundamental constraint on Windhoek's building activity. Two government interventions—a debt-for-land swap converting N$357.8 million into 423 hectares and a Khomas regional commitment of N$1.7 billion toward housing and infrastructure—are expected to unlock more than 6 000 residential erven.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Oshana Regional Council received an Integrated Regional Land Use Plan to guide development across towns, infrastructure and agriculture, costing more than N$4 million. The plan is intended to balance competing land demands as the region's population grew from 201,363 to 230,801 between census periods, increasing pressure on limited land and natural resources.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Simonis Storm Research analysis finds that home ownership in Namibia is becoming unattainable for most households due to weak incomes, inadequate serviced land supply, and high construction costs. The report estimates a gross monthly income of over N$43,000 is needed to afford the national average house price of N$1.46 million, while 54.1% of adults reported monthly incomes of N$2,000 or less.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
A housing affordability report shows the average house price reached N$1.46 million in the second quarter of 2026, requiring a monthly income of about N$43,765 to secure financing. Housing expert Namene Kalili attributes the shortage to insufficient housing construction—Namibia needs to service around 5,000 plots annually but falls far short—compounded by building supply industry constraints.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Charene Labuschagne was crowned Miss Namibia 2026 at a ceremony at Die Dam Resort on Saturday evening after competing against nine other finalists. Rachelle Hamases was named first runner-up and Albertina Haimbala second runner-up; Labuschagne received prizes including a house, luxury vehicle, and cash.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
More than 35,500 people are on waiting lists for residential land across Oshakati, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva, with Oshakati accounting for over 18,000 applicants. Local authorities cite rising demand for serviced land as a major challenge and are developing new townships to address the shortage.
31 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's housing shortage has grown to approximately 300,000 units from about 80,000 in 2007, with rapid urbanisation and rising construction costs straining supply. Windhoek's population expands at 3.1% annually while informal settlements grow at 6.1%, with approximately 11,000 new informal dwellings added yearly against formal housing demand of 15,000 units annually.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected annually across Namibia, reflecting an expanding housing crisis driven by urban migration that outpaces formal housing delivery. The estimated housing deficit has grown to approximately 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected across Namibia annually, reflecting an urban migration and housing deficit deepening faster than formal housing delivery can address. Economists estimate Namibia's housing deficit has ballooned to around 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Swapo Party's Walvis Bay Rural district coordinator Patrick Barthomeus has denied allegations that the party is managing the municipal housing beneficiary list for the Farm 37 housing project from its district office, calling such claims "malicious lies and propaganda." He stated that Swapo Party district offices are not government institutions and lack the mandate or authority to carry out government functions like housing allocation.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young professionals in Windhoek report that rising rental costs make independent living increasingly unaffordable despite employment, with tenants facing high prices, outdated units, and restrictive lease conditions that consume large portions of their salaries.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The minister of urban and rural development has directed the National Housing Enterprise board to extend chief executive Gisbertus Mukulu's contract until a replacement is appointed and assumes office, citing the need for stability and institutional memory during a leadership transition.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has directed the National Housing Enterprise board to renew or extend CEO Gisbertus Mukulu's contract until a new leader is appointed and assumes duty, with the extension lasting until the end of September or when a new CEO starts, whichever comes first.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Housing Enterprise has dismissed urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa's call to build 10,000 houses a year, stating its official annual target differs.
16 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were single residential plots for first-time buyers, following a ministerial directive. Non-residential plots will proceed with sale as planned.
12 June 2026 · New Era →
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 Labour Court found that the National Housing Enterprise's 2021 dismissal of former executive Willem Titus was unfair and ordered the company to reinstate him within 30 days and pay backpay from December 2021 to reinstatement, less any income earned in alternative employment. The court upheld findings that Titus committed misconduct but determined dismissal was disproportionately harsh a penalty.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court has ordered the National Housing Enterprise to reinstate former sales and lending executive Willem George Titus and pay him N$3.7 million, finding his 2021 dismissal was substantive.
1 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Less than 10% of the working population hold home loans; 70% of the population cannot afford formal housing due to low incomes and limited mortgage access, according to central bank data. Average house prices have risen from N$200,000 in 2000 to between N$1.3 million and N$1.4 million today, while the average working Namibian earns N$5,000 or less per month.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
15 May 2026 · New Era →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited and National Housing Enterprise have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand telecommunications infrastructure in NHE housing developments across Namibia. The partnership will include co-trenching opportunities for fibre installation and other telecommunications services, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate internet access for residents.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the 52nd Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Namibia outlined its national development drive centred on service delivery, economic resilience and governance reforms. The country emphasised the National Development Plan Six, which focuses on economic recovery, human development, green growth and effective governance, with poverty eradication and expanded social protection systems as key priorities.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Landless People's Movement boycotted President Nandi-Ndaitwah's State of the Nation Address, calling it political theatre that masks poor governance; the presidency responded that dialogue is essential in a democracy and that such absences represent a missed opportunity to raise concerns.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has been allocated N$2 billion for 2026/2027, with an additional N$1.5 billion from the National Housing Enterprise to accelerate housing construction and address Namibia's housing backlog. The ministry has prioritised informal settlement formalisation and rural development, though infrastructure constraints—particularly ageing sewer systems requiring an estimated N$2.5 billion in upgrades—threaten to slow progress.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah defended the N$104 billion 2026/27 budget, stating it balances fiscal consolidation with economic support without introducing broad-based tax increases. She addressed parliamentary concerns about taxation, public debt levels, and sectoral allocations, emphasizing that development spending extends beyond the official figures and that agricultural financing should be viewed holistically including through Agribank.
26 March 2026 · New Era →