Namibia bets on mushroom to tackle housing crisis

Namibia bets on mushroom to tackle housing crisis

With a population of approximately 3.02 million, more than 40% of Namibians live in informal settlements, with over 70 per cent of the urban population living in these areas where inadequate housing, overcrowding, and lack of basic services are widespread. Urbanisation and rapid population growth have exacerbated the problem, particularly in the capital, Windhoek, where demand for affordable homes far outstrips supply.  According to statistics, …