Organization that received 121 semi-serviced plots allocation in Okongo from the Village Council.
News reports
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Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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New Era
Shack Dwellers Federation built her house in 2016 in Okongo town
“The mother of two said her house was built by the Shack Dwellers Federation in 2016 in Okongo town.”
Tailoring business pays off home loanWindhoek Observer
Shack Dwellers Federation 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 homelessNew Era
Shack Dwellers Federation is helping address housing shortages
“Programmes led by institutions such as the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Shack Dwellers Federation are helping to address housing shortages, while expanded sanitation and water initiatives aim to improve living conditions in underserved communities.”
Namibia unveils bold development drive at UN …social investment, governance reforms and service delivery take centre stageNew Era
Shack Dwellers Federation received 500 allocated plots from Bukalo Village Council
“To ease pressure, the council allocated 500 plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, with 200 beneficiaries already receiving building materials.”
Bukalo takes on challengesThe Namibian
Shack Dwellers Federation is funding construction of houses
“The construction is funded through the Shack Dwellers Federation.”
Land titles lay foundations for homes at OutapiThe 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 →
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 →
Lusina Hamutwalela, a tailor in Okongo, has fully paid off a home loan taken in 2016 through her tailoring business, which she started in 2014 after completing a National Youth Service sewing course. She now operates from a centre in Okongo donated by the Ministry of Gender and works with six other women producing traditional attire and uniforms for clients including brides, grooms, and schools.
29 July 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Jackson Muma, CEO of Okongo Village Council, discussed ongoing infrastructure and land delivery projects, including servicing 55 plots in Block 103 with N$5.6 million in funding, allocating 121 semi-serviced plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, and developing an open market. Over the next five years, the council plans to position Okongo as an investment centre focusing on agriculture, tourism, and sports development, including construction of a 7-hectare sports field.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
The Bukalo Village Council is addressing long-standing challenges including inadequate sanitation, water access, housing shortages and safety concerns through targeted infrastructure upgrades and institutional reforms. The council has upgraded sewerage systems, improved water reticulation, allocated 500 housing plots with materials distributed to 200 beneficiaries, and undertaken a debushing exercise to reduce theft and housebreaking in the settlement.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
House building has begun in Outapi after 173 residents received Land Hold Title certificates under the Flexible Land Tenure System. The initiative provides secure land rights and affordable housing opportunities, with 62 houses under construction at two greenfield sites and five more at a brownfield area.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Melba Tjozongoro, who served as Gobabis mayor on the PDM ticket for three terms, has retired from politics following last year's regional elections. In an interview, she reflected on achievements including completion of the Freedom Square project, allocation of 1,100 erfs to community members, Build Together housing, water pipe upgrades, and road bitumination, while acknowledging challenges such as ageing refuse removal fleets and infrastructure maintenance.
13 January 2026 · New Era →