Young professionals bemoan Windhoek’s high rent

Young professionals in Windhoek say rising rental costs in the city are making independent living increasingly unaffordable despite being employed.

Sales executive Kondja Nambundunga told The Namibian last Tuesday that finding rental accommodation as a young professional in Windhoek has been a major challenge since relocating there in April.

“As much as we want to live in a comfortable, safe and peaceful place, it comes with a high price,” he said.

Nambundunga said he spent more than a month searching for accommodation through WhatsApp groups before eventually paying someone to help him find a place close to his work.