AHCN SAYS NIGERIAN HAS ONE OF THE LOWEST HOME OWNERSHIP RATE

AHCN SAYS NIGERIAN HAS ONE OF THE LOWEST HOME OWNERSHIP RATE

The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has decried Nigeria’s low homeownership rate, saying the country ranks lowest at 25 percent, especially when compared to Brazil (74 percent), Kenya (75 percent), South Africa (70 percent) and Indonesia (84 percent).

Speaking on the occasion of this year’s World Habitat Day

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PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

The public are unhappy with lawmakers for approving a D54milliin housing loan fund when their tenure is almost over.

The loans scheme is designed to help them build their houses that were given to them by the government. But the latest news has not be received by the public as

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RSSB ANNOUNCED HOUSING PLAN FOR RWANDA CITIZENS

RSSB ANNOUNCED HOUSING PLAN FOR RWANDA CITIZENS

Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has announced it’s plans to address growing deficit of affordable housing in the City of Kigali.

The plans involves targeting availing properties valued at not more that Rwf35m which is the threshold for affordable houses in the country according to Rwanda Housing Authority.

The pension

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. CONSIDERING HOUSING SCHEME FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

ZIMBABWE GOVT. CONSIDERING HOUSING SCHEME FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

In a bid to help the housing industry in the nation, Zimbabwe government is looking at the possibility of having a housing program for self-employed individuals.

The program will see those individuals that can repay those loans be part of the scheme.

Speaking during a legislative meeting at the nation’s

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SEYCHELLES GOVT. CONFIRMED COMPLETION OF 14 PROJECTS UNDER 24-24-24 PLAN

SEYCHELLES GOVT. CONFIRMED COMPLETION OF 14 PROJECTS UNDER  24-24-24 PLAN

The nation principal secretary for infrastructure, Benjamin Choppy, made the statement while speaking with media about the project.

According to Choppy, despite delays with the 24-24-24 plan, the housing ministry was satisfied with the progress made as more than half of the projects have been delivered as at July 2020.

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COVID-19 PANDEMIC SHOWCASING NAMIBIA’s POOR HOUSING SYSTEM

COVID-19 PANDEMIC SHOWCASING NAMIBIA’s POOR HOUSING SYSTEM

As the pandemic keeps spreading with new cases recorded on a daily basis, so many aspect of a country failing system has been put on spotlight.

In Namibia, the country housing sector has taken a rapid decline since the covid-19 pandemic began as resident in some region is having serious

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NATIONAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE TO SPEND US$696K ON INFORMAL HOUSING

NATIONAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE TO SPEND US$696K ON INFORMAL HOUSING

Namibia plans to spend over USD 696,000 on housing needs for low and middle income citizens.  

National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is a state-owned company providing housing solutions that alleviates Nambia’s housing needs.  The company recently announces its plan to spend over USD 696,000 in constructing and upgrading houses in an

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EGYPT HOUSING MINISTRY SET TO ESTABLISH 1.1M RESIDENTIAL UNIT

EGYPT HOUSING MINISTRY SET TO ESTABLISH 1.1M RESIDENTIAL UNIT

Ministry of Housing considering establishing a 1.1m residential unit by  implementing the sustainability concepts in Egypt.

Ministry of Housing in Egypt is making plans to build 1.1million residential unit over the next five years. This is after the newly established urban communities became one of the engines of economic growth …

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SOUTH KOREA SUPPORTS KENYA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA

SOUTH KOREA SUPPORTS KENYA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA

South Korea has vowed to support Kenya’s affordable housing agenda.

Other initiatives which include energy, agriculture and healthcare; this is after the Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited the country and expressed interest.

Affordable housing is among the four development pillars that President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Big Four initiative will see …

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SOUTH AFRICA TO CONSTRUCT 6,000 HOUSES BY 2019

SOUTH AFRICA TO CONSTRUCT 6,000 HOUSES BY 2019

South Africa plans construction of 6,000 housing units by 2019.

The South African Minister for Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, at recently concluded 11th Annual Govan Mbeki Awards, confirmed that the department is set to construct 6,000 houses in South Africa by 2019. She said the department had already delivered over …

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