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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has delivered more than 530 houses valued at over N$23 million over the past decade through partnerships with FNB Namibia, via the FNB Foundation, the Pupkewitz Foundation and Ohorongo Cement.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at a sponsorship event on Thursday, special adviser to the minister of urban and rural development Boniface Mutumba said a further 60 houses will be built in the coming year in selected urban centres, including Karasburg, Oshakati and Otjinene.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am informed that, through private sector funding, the partnership between Ohorongo Cement, FNB and the Pupkewitz Foundation has financed the construction of 532 houses countrywide at a cost of N$26.5 million,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Each partner has reaffirmed its annual contribution of N$1 million for the next year, bringing total annual support to N$3 million.<\/p>\n

The funding is used to support housing construction through access to building materials, technical assistance and community-driven savings schemes.<\/p>\n

FNB commercial chief executive Phillip Chapman highlighted the impact of the initiative at Gobabis, where more than 1 100 plots have been serviced in the Freedom Square informal settlement. Nationally, he said, about 3 300 homes are currently under construction through the federation\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Gobabis, we\u2019ve seen the impact of this work through the servicing of over 1 100 plots in the Freedom Square informal settlement. As we speak, that impact is growing across the country, with 3 300 homes currently under construction thanks to the federation\u2019s work. As a long-standing partner, these are the outcomes we want to see scaled and replicated across Namibia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pupkewitz Foundation chief executive Meryl Berry said the foundation provides consistent support through an annual contribution of N$1 million in building materials, distributed via 23 Pupkewitz Megabuild branches nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cFunds are responsibly managed, outcomes are measurable, and repayments reinforce a revolving fund that continuously expands its reach. Beyond housing delivery, the model stimulates local economies, supports job creation and enables asset formation for low-income households,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She added that the federation\u2019s model is rooted in community participation, with members contributing through savings groups and actively involved in planning and construction.<\/p>\n

This approach has helped maintain affordability and ensure projects respond to local needs.<\/p>\n

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