Ondangwa Town Council striving to address housing backlog

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2025-03-26

ONDANGWA, 26 March 2025 - Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha. (Photo: Contributed)

ONDANGWA, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – The Ondangwa Town Council is facing a significant housing backlog, with the combined waiting list for formal and informal land exceeding 8 100 applicants.
Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha told Nampa on Wednesday the formal housing waiting list stands at 3 068, while informal land applications number 5 098.
Acknowledging the pressing need for housing, the spokesperson stated that the council has s...

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