Members of the Namibian Domestic and Allied Workers Union have expressed their frustration at the struggles they go through to access housing and land in the country. 

They were speaking at the Policy Advocacy Workshop on Affordable Housing for Domestic Workers in Namibia held in Windhoek today. 

Those present at the workshop noted that domestic workers struggle to buy houses because they are not affordable.

They further noted that policies regulating agencies, such as the National Housing Enterprise, do not favour domestic workers because the requirements are too high for them to meet. 

They also said they can't get bank loans to buy houses because they don't qualify.

They say they feel undermined as domestic workers, as they can afford houses since they are able to pay rental fees. 

They are therefore calling on government, local authorities, banks, property developers, and other stakeholders in the housing and land sector to consider low-income groups when allocating housing and land. 

Some members also broke down in tears as they shared their experiences while trying to acquire a house or land. 

The workshop aims to establish collaborative networks and alliances to advocate for affordable housing and land.