Namibia: Sankwasa rejects prefab homes, calls them high-maintenance and short-lived – National

Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says he does not support houses made of prefabricated materials as a solution to Namibia’s housing crisis.

Sankwasa’s comments came after prime minister Elijah Ngurare on Saturday on social media said prefabricated houses are cheap and durable.
Ngurare said a prefab house costs N$150 000 and takes about a week to construct.

“Insulated with foam like materials and have a lifespan of 50 years. The government is using these…