The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) says construction of the remaining 304 housing units at Otjomuise Extension 10 in Windhoek is progressing, with practical completion scheduled for 30 September 2026.
The project forms part of the government-funded Mass Housing Development Programme (MHDP), which includes 362 units comprising standalone houses and apartment blocks.
MURD Executive Director Wilhelmine Shivute said the ministry is working with the Ministry of Works and Transport and a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design and install essential bulk services.
“Without these services, the houses cannot be occupied, as residents would lack access to critical infrastructure,” Shivute said.
A total of 58 units have already been completed and handed over to the National Housing Enterprise (NHE), which will allocate them to beneficiaries once the City of Windhoek finalises sectional titles.
“To date, 58 housing units in Windhoek have been completed and were officially handed over on 14 November 2025. The National Housing Enterprise has been mandated to allocate these houses to beneficiaries; however, the transfer process is still pending, as it awaits the finalisation of sectional titles by the City of Windhoek,” she said.
Government has appointed a new contractor to complete the remaining units, which are at advanced stages of construction but are not yet connected to sewer, water and electricity networks.
“Government is making every effort to expedite completion of the remaining works so that the project can reach practical completion and the houses can be made available for occupation as soon as possible,” Shivute said.
The ministry also urged the public to refrain from vandalising the properties to allow the contractor to complete the outstanding work. Once finished, the NHE will allocate the houses to individuals on the waiting list.
“The Government remains committed to creating opportunities for decent and affordable housing for Namibians,” Shivute said.
She added that this commitment is being pursued through partnerships with institutions such as the National Housing Enterprise, the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN), and various public-private initiatives, including the Informal Settlement Upgrading Housing Project in Windhoek.
“This is being pursued through the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, local authorities and regional councils, as well as through partnerships with institutions such as the NHE, the SDFN and various public-private partnerships,” Shivute said.
