The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is exploring alternative housing technologies as part of efforts to address Namibia’s housing crisis, following a visit to the Living Home Namibia proof-of-concept school in Walvis Bay on Friday.
The NHE Chief Executive Officer Gisbertus Mukulu, Deputy Chairperson of the Board Hasting Tjipueja and senior Housing and Infrastructure executives visited the facility to assess the technology and its potential for affordable housing.
The delegation was received by Living Home Namibia Communications Director Moses King Kairimuti.
Living Home Namibia, a partnership between Albatrunca Investment Holdings and Strauss Group, has developed a prefabricated housing system using alternative materials instead of conventional brick and mortar. The houses are manufactured in panels and assembled on site, allowing for faster construction while maintaining durability and comfort.
The company said its technology was developed with Namibia’s climate and environmental conditions in mind and aims to provide affordable and dignified homes.
NHE Housing and Infrastructure Executive Thomas Shilongo was praised for his commitment to finding sustainable housing solutions for low-income Namibians.
“Albatrunca Investment Holdings and Strauss Group stand ready to meet government halfway in providing quality alternative housing services and solutions,” the company said. Living Home Namibia plans to establish manufacturing facilities in Okahandja and Oshakati, which will produce housing panels for distribution across the country.
The company is targeting up to 1 000 houses in each region, subject to land availability, servicing and cooperation with local authorities.
The initiative has also attracted private-sector interest, including a memorandum of understanding linked to a proposed 8,500-house development, while another 200-house project has been identified in Grootfontein. Living Home Namibia believes stronger cooperation with NHE could help expand affordable housing opportunities and contribute to reducing Namibia’s housing backlog.
The company said its ultimate goal is to provide quality, affordable and dignified homes that families can own and pass on to future generations.
By Rudi Bowe
