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NHAG board Chairperson's view on Peter Nanyemba Informal settlement site analysis.

 

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Continues its Commitment to Housing Development in Namibia

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In a significant move to address housing challenges faced by vulnerable communities, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has once again extended its support to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN). Since its inception in 1998, SDFN has been making strides in providing decent housing for shack dwellers across the nation. The partnership between MURD and SDFN has been pivotal in driving positive change, and the recent allocation of N$10 million for the financial year 2023/2024 further solidifies this commitment. A History of Collaboration Dating back to the year 2000, MURD has been actively working with SDFN, allocating an annual fiscal contribution of N$1 million to the Twahangana Fund. This fund has played a crucial role in enabling SDFN to leverage their own savings effectively, channeled towards constructing homes for disadvantaged households in Namibia. MURD's Steadfast Support On Wednesday, 26th July 2023, the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namib...