New homes on the horizon for Goreangab residents
'Keep up with urbanisation'
An informal settlement resident said the new houses represent 'a light at the end of the tunnel for us.'
A total of 113 new houses will be built in Goreangab informal settlement's extension 4 as part of the Informal Settlement Upgrading Affordable Housing Pilot Project.
This was announced at a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.
The initiative is set to commence on 2 April and run until the end of June. It was originally commissioned in June 2020 and is part of the government programme aimed at eliminating shacks in informal settlements.
"Since its inception, a total of 694 affordable and high-quality houses have been built for residents of informal settlement areas," said deputy minister of urban and rural development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele at the event.
She emphasised the importance of ensuring all Namibians live in a proper house.
"Owning a home of one's own is the true meaning of independence. Having no roof over one's head means nothing less than being lost," !Nawases-Taeyele added.
First round
John Moonde, chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, emphasised that the Khomas Region is the region with the most informal settlements in Namibia and that this must be addressed urgently.
"We need to start keeping up with urbanisation and providing people with safe homes," said Moonde.
Mikka Ndadi, a teacher residing in the informal settlement, expressed gratitude for the programme but also emphasised the importance of responsible management.
He said it is crucial to ensure that the houses are quality built, that financial resources are allocated correctly, and that the new residents take good care of their new homes.
"I know many of you in the informal settlements are still waiting for housing. We are just the fortunate first round. But the programme shows: There is a light at the end of the tunnel for us."
This was announced at a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.
The initiative is set to commence on 2 April and run until the end of June. It was originally commissioned in June 2020 and is part of the government programme aimed at eliminating shacks in informal settlements.
"Since its inception, a total of 694 affordable and high-quality houses have been built for residents of informal settlement areas," said deputy minister of urban and rural development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele at the event.
She emphasised the importance of ensuring all Namibians live in a proper house.
"Owning a home of one's own is the true meaning of independence. Having no roof over one's head means nothing less than being lost," !Nawases-Taeyele added.
First round
John Moonde, chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, emphasised that the Khomas Region is the region with the most informal settlements in Namibia and that this must be addressed urgently.
"We need to start keeping up with urbanisation and providing people with safe homes," said Moonde.
Mikka Ndadi, a teacher residing in the informal settlement, expressed gratitude for the programme but also emphasised the importance of responsible management.
He said it is crucial to ensure that the houses are quality built, that financial resources are allocated correctly, and that the new residents take good care of their new homes.
"I know many of you in the informal settlements are still waiting for housing. We are just the fortunate first round. But the programme shows: There is a light at the end of the tunnel for us."
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