NHE delivers 33 homes at Tsandi – Business Express

…as 100 local jobs were also created

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) this week handed over 33 houses at Tsandi as the parastatal continues to deliver affordable housing across the country.

The successful completion of the project was a result of a partnership between NHE, and Kambwa Trading CC, to develop the land that was obtained from Tsandi Village Council.

“Today, we witness the handing over 33 completed houses, 33 families lives changed forever. The market trends have changed, and we want to accommodate everyone who walks into our doors seeking a roof over their heads. This calls for the realigning of NHE’s housing delivery strategies to the realities on the ground,” NHE Board Chairperson, Toska Sem said.  

NHE currently has projects in Okahao (70) Outapi (26), Ondangwa (24), Omuthiya (50), Gobabis (65) and in Windhoek, the informal settlement upgrading program is underway.

“The total value of this housing project is costed at N$10 million. The execution of housing programmes provide not only the houses but also much needed relief in terms of job opportunities and business development for the residents. I am informed that about 100 local jobs were created as part of this project and this is testament to our philosophy of giving back to the societies that we operate in,” Sem further said.

At the handover, Erastus Uutoni, Minister of Urban and Rural Development reiterated that there is clearly something that the local authorities this side are doing right in working together with the National Housing Enterprise.

“Just last year in October we handed over 81 houses in Outapi. Last month, I also learned while I was in Okahao that the 70 houses project in Okahao will soon be completed. Clearly the teams here are very dedicated to make the provision of housing a reality which make me happy to always come here and witness the results of our collective efforts. I thus appreciate and applaud the fact that you are putting in the time and effort as we drive the housing agenda of our government,” he said.

He added that he was aware of the cost of houses falling out of reach of many people and that those in the category of middle to low income are really struggling to access affordable housing.

“This is why I continuously keep calling on role players to bring their part on board. It is only when the land is reasonably priced by local authorities that lower income groups will subsequently be able to afford houses constructed by the NHE. Everyone emerges a winner when things are done this way and the existence of these houses provides the municipality to generate revenue from rates and taxes every month for a lifetime. I keep saying we should not forget that both the NHE and Local Authorities are part of the same government, serving the same people, striving to achieve the same thing. Therefore, if we collaborate well, our people will benefit, we will make a lasting impact in the provision of housing to the Namibian people,” he said.