Over 30 houses belonging to Shack Dwellers Federation members in Swakopmund's Mondesa suburb have been electrified with solar energy.

The houses were electrified through the Towards an Inclusive Design Renewable Energy Transition (TIDRET) project that is being implemented by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF).

The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) and Erongo Red signed a memorandum of understanding for the rollout of the project.

The TIDRET solar electrification project piloted in the Erongo Region is core-funded by the GIZ and the European Union.

Namibia's coastal towns are battling against high temperatures and sandstorms.

On Tuesday, poor visibility due to a sandstorm caused an accident on the B2 road between Arandis and Swakopmund, claiming the life of 48-year-old Morne Gareth Openshaw.
 
Shacks also burned down in Swakopmund's Mondesa and DRC areas, leaving families in the cold.

The Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, urged residents not to cook on an open fire.

Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes urged residents to be cautious when handling fires.