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Namibia: 40 homes inaugurated for marginalised families

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Namibian Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has inaugurated 40 homes for marginalised families in Epukiro, in the Omaheke region. The 25-million-Namibian-dollar project also includes a community garden and a space for traditional ceremonies, due to be completed by the end of November, New Era reports.

Namibian Vice-President Lucia Witbooi inaugurated the N/a’an ku sê Eco-Village project on Friday 9 October 2026 in Epukiro, in the Omaheke region. It includes 40 homes for families from marginalised communities. The project costs 25 million Namibian dollars, New Era reports.

The project is also to include a community garden and a space for traditional ceremonies, which are expected to be completed by the end of November. Lucia Witbooi described the homes as an investment in human dignity, family stability and children’s future, according to New Era.

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