The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) says 2,500 plots across the country have been made available under the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP), aimed at increasing access to affordable housing for low-income earners.
According to NHE Chief Executive Officer Gisbertus Mukulu, the plots are at different stages of servicing and contribute to the agency’s goal of delivering 2,000 new housing units by April 2026.
“There has been positive response from most local authorities that NHE has engaged to foster partnerships for the implementation of the ISUP. So far, at least 2,500 plots, at various stages in terms of availability of services, have been made available to NHE,” said Mukulu.
He added that the project gained further traction with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between NHE and the Usakos Town Council on 22 July 2025.
“The MoU serves as a platform for NHE and the Town Council to collaborate and provide decent housing to Usakos residents,” he said.
While the number of housing units to be built in Usakos has not yet been confirmed, the council has agreed to provide land for development under the ISUP.
The programme seeks to formalise informal settlements by providing access to serviced land. Mukulu said the repayment model is structured for low-income households, with monthly instalments starting at N$400 for a one-bedroom house and N$1,200 for a three-bedroom unit.
Welcoming the partnership, the Mayor of Usakos described it as a milestone for the town’s housing development.
“Today’s MoU is more than a document. It is a declaration of hope, a commitment to progress, and a foundation upon which dreams will be built. Together, we are laying bricks of opportunity, security, and dignity for every family in Usakos,” she said.
The ISUP model is already being implemented in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Otjiwarongo.
NHE has urged more local authorities to join the initiative to help expand access to affordable and dignified housing across the country.
