The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) serviced 4,698 residential plots over the past two years, significantly exceeding its target of 1,810 under the extended 2023/24–2024/25 development plan.
The ministry also declared 57 new townships during the period, surpassing its target of 42, in a move aimed at supporting urban expansion and improving access to land for housing.
“Fifty-seven new townships were declared against a target of 42, while 4,698 plots were serviced compared to a target of 1,810,” the ministry said in its latest strategic plan.
Four informal settlement areas were formalised, meeting the ministry’s target, while 1,472 ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines were constructed in rural households and public spaces, also achieving planned levels.
However, housing delivery fell short of expectations. A total of 2,802 houses were built nationwide through government programmes, public-private partnerships and private developers, below the target of 3,354 units.
“2,802 houses were constructed throughout Namibia against a target of 3,354,” the report stated.
In the policy space, the ministry reviewed or developed five key frameworks, including the National Housing Policy, the Regional Councils Act, the Traditional Authorities Act and the Council of Traditional Leaders Act, as well as drafting the Regional Constituency Development Fund Bill.
Rural development initiatives also underperformed, with 332 projects supported against a target of 500.
By contrast, all eight planned Regional and Local Economic Development (RLED) initiatives were successfully implemented.
The figures reflect mixed performance across the ministry’s core mandates, with strong progress in land servicing and township development offset by slower housing delivery and rural programme execution.
