The City of Windhoek has approved four township development projects aimed at formalising informal settlements and accelerating access to land and housing for thousands of residents. The developments, approved during the city’s ordinary council meeting on 2026-05-12, will deliver 1,400 new housing units across the city.
According to the city’s statement, the projects are part of a broader strategy to address the housing backlog in Namibia’s capital, where an estimated 40% of the population lives in informal settlements. The approved townships include extensions to existing areas such as Otjomuise and Okahandja Park, as well as new developments in Wanaheda and Greenwell Matongo.
Each housing unit will be built on plots ranging from 200 to 300 square meters, with basic services such as water, sewerage, and electricity connections included. The city plans to phase construction over the next three years, with the first units expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Mayor Queen Kamati said the approval marks a significant step toward reducing the housing deficit. “This is a milestone in our commitment to provide dignified housing for all Windhoek residents,” she said. The projects are funded through a combination of municipal budgets and national housing subsidies.
