12th March 2025  /  EAGLE FM

Decades of Housing Plans, But Who Can Afford a Home?

Despite multiple housing initiatives over the years, housing affordability remains a major issue.

The City of Windhoek has recently revealed that it requires N$7 billion to tackle the ongoing housing crisis, a challenge beyond the capital.

On this segment, we explore the root causes of housing unaffordability, the impact of decentralisation on housing development and whether rent control policies could be a solution or create further challenges.