Hundreds of vacant houses in Windhoek still not ready for occupation

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development reports that 362 dwelling units, part of the Mass Housing Development Programme located in Otjomuise, Extension 10, remain vacant and are not ready for occupation. The revelation surfaced amidst growing pressure from local activists for the immediate allocation of these homes to the needy. The project, initially slated for completion in December 2017, has been marred by delays due to a legal dispute between the construction contractor and the government, leading to a halt in progress. Despite reaching reasonable stages of construction, these units lack essential services such as sewer, water,…