Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has met with a delegation from property development company Westprop Holdings Ltd to discuss potential investment opportunities in Namibia’s housing sector, including a proposed large-scale urban development project north of Windhoek.
According to the Namibian Presidency, the delegation was led by Westprop Holdings Ltd chairperson Dr Michael Louis and chief executive officer Ken Sharpe, and was introduced by Emeraldsand Platforms executive director Nangula Nelulu Uaandja.
Discussions focused on the proposed Monte Cristo development and its potential contribution towards addressing Namibia’s growing housing needs.
Photos: Namibian Presidency
President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that housing remains one of the key priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), particularly in light of increasing demand for affordable housing and serviced land in urban areas.
She reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to delivering 50,000 houses over five years, stressing the importance of regularly assessing progress, addressing obstacles and exploring practical solutions to accelerate housing delivery.
The President further emphasised that Government cannot address the country’s housing challenges alone, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in mobilising investment, expertise and resources to complement Government efforts and expand access to decent, affordable and dignified housing.
She welcomed the engagement as an opportunity to explore sustainable partnerships that could accelerate housing delivery, create employment opportunities and translate Namibia’s development priorities under Vision 2030 and NDP6 into tangible improvements in the living conditions of Namibians.
