Namibia, with its clear skies and ideal conditions for astronomy, has been positioning itself as a growing hub for space science research. 

Questions, however, remain about whether the country is doing enough to inspire young people to pursue careers in space science. 

The Governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, is concerned about the potential duplication of government housing initiatives.

|Goagoses said this during the showcasing of land allocation by the October Seafarer United Land and Housing Federation (OSULHF) at Farm 37.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, engaged the Okahandja Municipality to address the various concerns raised by residents.

Sethy Gariseb, a social justice activist, wrote a letter to his office complaining about poor service delivery, which prompted the visit.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said his office will not recognise applications from chiefs who have no proof of lineage or land to lead their subjects.

The Walvis Bay Municipality has allocated approximately 2,500 plots to different housing schemes in the town.