A memorandum of understanding on housing development has been signed between Helao Nafidi Town Council, the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, and the Namibia Housing Action Group in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region.
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has urged the housing sector role players to contribute to the realisation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's target to build 10,000 houses this financial year.
Over 900,000 Namibians are estimated to live in informal settlements across the country.
The Gobabis Municipality, with assistance from the Selavip Foundation, is set to install 400 pre-paid water metres at the town's Freedom Square and Promised Land settlements.
Although housing provision in Outjo has been ongoing efficiently, Acting Chief Executive Officer Jaco Labuschagne says the provision of services has been a challenge.
Standard Bank Namibia, through its corporate social responsibility programme, has reaffirmed its commitment to gradually move low-income earners from shacks to modern houses.
The bank pledged N$2,6 million towards the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia project for this year.
