During a recent news briefing, Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) board chairperson Justin Dzodzi revealed the corporation’s plans to construct new houses and plans to demolish old houses in the country’s cities.

“Houses in Nkolokosa, Old Naperi, Kanjedza, Ndola, Area 18 A, Falls and Chasefu were built in the 1970s as an upgrade from village houses.” said Dzodzi, “But with urbanisation, they do not fit into the outlook of the township, hence the need to demolish them.”

According to the Board Chairperson, the upgrades will be completed after a short time, using modern constructing technologies.

Meanwhile, over 100 000 people have applied for apartments, but the Corporation can only provide for 6000 applicants.