Omaruru municipality defends its partnership with Development Workshop Namibia after residents complained. The town's chief executive Sindongo Valentinus explained the deal helps provide cheap land to local people. Development Workshop Namibia works across the country to stop informal settlements from growing. The organization helps create affordable housing options for families who need homes. Around 100 people will receive land plots for N$16,000 each after the area gets proper services.
Valentinus said the municipality cannot give away land without water and sewage systems. Development Workshop will handle the costly work of adding these services to the plots. The municipality will provide the actual land and connect utilities like water pipes. Some residents worry the agreement might cheat people out of their land rights. Others fear the deal could create unnecessary debt for poor families.
The United Democratic Front strongly opposes this land partnership between the municipality and Development Workshop. Party leader Eberth Gariseb says officials failed to ask residents about the agreement before signing it. He believes the organization acts like a private land dealer without proper legal oversight. Gariseb wants the municipality to stop the partnership until public meetings can be held. The political party demands full disclosure of all contract terms and financial details.
Valentinus said the municipality cannot give away land without water and sewage systems. Development Workshop will handle the costly work of adding these services to the plots. The municipality will provide the actual land and connect utilities like water pipes. Some residents worry the agreement might cheat people out of their land rights. Others fear the deal could create unnecessary debt for poor families.
The United Democratic Front strongly opposes this land partnership between the municipality and Development Workshop. Party leader Eberth Gariseb says officials failed to ask residents about the agreement before signing it. He believes the organization acts like a private land dealer without proper legal oversight. Gariseb wants the municipality to stop the partnership until public meetings can be held. The political party demands full disclosure of all contract terms and financial details.
