Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Utoni has handed over 66 low-cost housing units to the Shack Dwellers Federation at Narraville in Walvis Bay.

Utoni further vowed the government's continued financial support to the federation to ensure that residents get decent housing and land.

The journey of 66 new home owners at Narraville Walvis Bay started in 2007 when they applied for land, which the municipality donated in 2010.

For as little as one dollar per day, the members saved money, indicating their unwavering belief in their cause.

17 low-cost houses have been handed over to beneficiaries at Fransfontein Settlement in Kunene Region.

The houses were constructed through the Build Together Programme, which was revived to help address homelessness at the settlement.