Since 2015, Standard Bank Namibia’s Buy-a-Brick initiative has raised over N$27 million, helping build more than 740 homes for low-income families nationwide.
A statement issued by the bank yesterday says that, in collaboration with the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia and other partners, it has helped construct of over 7 000 brick homes, improving the living conditions of more than 30 000 Namibians.
In the most recent cycle, Standard Bank contributed N$3.5 million, raised in 2024, to support the construction of 76 additional homes in the Erongo and Omaheke regions.
The latest beneficiaries of the initiative are at Okalongo in the Omusati region.
Representing Standard Bank, Outapi branch manager Emeritha Iita says the bank will continue to support the community.
“Buy-a-Brick represents the power of partnership. When communities, the government and the private sector come together, we create real change. The homes built here at Okalongo are testament to what collaboration can achieve,” Iita says.
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