Katima Mulilo, Bukalo make strides in addressing housing needs

Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula says the Katima Mulilo Town Council and the Bukalo Village Council (BVC) have made significant strides to provide affordable houses to residents through their respective public-private partnerships.

She said this during her maiden state of the region address yesterday.

According to Kabula, the Katima Mulilo Town Council has donated land for the construction of about 1 442 houses in collaboration with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE), Novice Company, Namizopol Investment CC and others.

“The Novice Company’s 246-house development is worth N$10 million with anticipated annual revenue of N$1.2 million. They also got approval for Namizopol Investment CC’s 350-house initiative, expected to yield N$3.3 million,” she says.

She adds that BVC also approved the development of 300 houses with the Shack Dwellers Federation in partnership with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, while they have already completed the construction of 27 houses under the federation.

“The village council made provision of plots to 5 000 community members for housing construction under the Build Together Project, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and affordable housing development,” she adds.

Kabula further reveals that the Zambezi Regional Council also made significant strides, constructing 203 ventilated pit toilets valued at N$2.9 million in seven constituencies.

“The provision of improved sanitation not only enhances public health and hygiene but also contributes significantly to environmental protection and the well-being of the people,” she says.

She adds that 22 boreholes were drilled in strategically identified locations, while 12 existing boreholes were rehabilitated to restore their functionality and increase water migration.

“Furthermore, 15 boreholes were installed and eight existing boreholes were rehabilitated. The construction of eight short water pipeline extensions and the repair of 105 boreholes with preventative maintenance on 30 engines as well as on 48 solar and electrical pumps was achieved. The increasing population and people migration have also led to applications for 246 new water points, which were surveyed,” she says.

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