Staff Writer
Namibia’s student housing market is set for a digital shift with the launch of Pozi, a platform that links students and graduates with landlords offering safe and affordable accommodation.
The platform aims to simplify the search process while improving security and transparency in the rental market.
Each year, thousands of students move to towns and cities for their studies and face costly and stressful housing searches.
Many depend on informal networks, which expose them to scams and unsafe living conditions.
Landlords also face challenges with tenant management and irregular rental payments.
Pozi seeks to address both sides by offering a single, trusted platform for students and property owners.
Through the app, students can search verified listings using filters such as location, price and amenities.
This helps reduce uncertainty and supports budget planning. Landlords and real estate agents can manage listings, track occupancy and monitor payments through one dashboard. An integrated debit order system supports regular income and flags payment issues early.
“Pozi is more than an app; it’s a solution,” said Valontino James, a co-founder of Pozi. “It addresses the housing crisis by unlocking existing capacity in communities and making the process safe, transparent, and efficient for everyone.”
Registration on the platform is free. A management fee of 1% applies in the first year, after which it increases to the standard 2% on transactions processed through the debit order system.
The structure is designed to remain affordable for both students and landlords.
James said the platform also supports student well-being and stable rental income.
“Education should never be compromised by housing insecurity. When students have safe, stable accommodation, they can focus on their studies and mental well-being. At the same time, landlords gain tools to turn their properties into sustainable income streams.”
By centralising listings and standardising information, Pozi aims to reduce fraud and improve trust in a fragmented market.
The platform is built around local needs and offers a modern option as Namibia continues to face housing pressures.
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Valontino James
