Since the beginning of this year, Swakopmund has reported 22 fire incidents, primarily affecting shacks.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, today visited the Mass Housing project site in Windhoek's Otjomuise Extension 10. 

The project, which includes 362 houses, was launched under the leadership of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2013.

As Namibia is grappling with a housing crisis, the challenges of high rental prices and the current interest rate environment are prompting a critical examination of the rental landscape.