Havana Four-Way residents agree to move
The City of Windhoek has reached an agreement with residents living at the corner of Matsitshi Street and Eneas Nanyemba Drive, commonly known as Havana Four-Way, paving the way for key infrastructure projects.
These include a new community market, a taxi rank and the expansion of the road into a dual carriageway.
This was announced following a community engagement held earlier this week, led by Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, accompanied by City councillor Nestor Kalola of the Samora Machel constituency, as well as municipal officials.
The meeting focused on reaching an amicable solution for relocating the remaining households to their allocated plots at the newly established Havana Extensions 8 and 11 townships.
Larandja emphasised that while such developments may cause temporary disruption, "the long-term benefits will significantly enhance living standards for the entire community."
In a statement, the City said that while some households had already relocated in previous years, others were hesitant, citing concerns about access roads, bridges to improve mobility during the rainy season, and the availability of public transport.
In response, the municipality assured the community that communal water points and toilets are already in place, bulk electrical infrastructure is under construction, and bridge construction will commence before the end of the year.
Better lives
Further upgrades, such as individual water and sewer connections and improved roads, will follow under the Informal Settlement Upgrading Project, the City noted.
“Two ambulances will be stationed at Maxuilili Fire Station and another two at Otjomuise Fire Station. In addition, a new water tanker has been procured to support firefighting efforts in informal areas, addressing past incidents where fire engines ran out of water mid-response and had to return to hydrants for refills,” said deputy chief for emergency services, Kupaha Uazukuani.
As part of the relocation agreement, households will relocate between 1 and 31 October 2025, with the City providing transport assistance.
"Residents who fail to relocate within this period will be moved by the City and will need to arrange their own transport," the municipality said.
"All relocated residents will receive lease agreements for their new plots, paving the way for better living conditions," it added.
City Police deputy section commander for public relations and community policing, Katrina Nomboga, announced that nine CCTV cameras will be installed in crime-prone areas of the constituency during the current financial year.
Targeted locations include the intersections of Etetewe and Ondje Street, Ongaka and Ongwari Street, Stop ‘n Shop, Omulunga and Omutula Street, Eneas Nanyemba and Hereford Street, Outapi and Eneas Nanyemba Road, Omutula Street towards Omukwanangobe location, the Havana dumping site, and Hakahana Interlocks.
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These include a new community market, a taxi rank and the expansion of the road into a dual carriageway.
This was announced following a community engagement held earlier this week, led by Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, accompanied by City councillor Nestor Kalola of the Samora Machel constituency, as well as municipal officials.
The meeting focused on reaching an amicable solution for relocating the remaining households to their allocated plots at the newly established Havana Extensions 8 and 11 townships.
Larandja emphasised that while such developments may cause temporary disruption, "the long-term benefits will significantly enhance living standards for the entire community."
In a statement, the City said that while some households had already relocated in previous years, others were hesitant, citing concerns about access roads, bridges to improve mobility during the rainy season, and the availability of public transport.
In response, the municipality assured the community that communal water points and toilets are already in place, bulk electrical infrastructure is under construction, and bridge construction will commence before the end of the year.
Better lives
Further upgrades, such as individual water and sewer connections and improved roads, will follow under the Informal Settlement Upgrading Project, the City noted.
“Two ambulances will be stationed at Maxuilili Fire Station and another two at Otjomuise Fire Station. In addition, a new water tanker has been procured to support firefighting efforts in informal areas, addressing past incidents where fire engines ran out of water mid-response and had to return to hydrants for refills,” said deputy chief for emergency services, Kupaha Uazukuani.
As part of the relocation agreement, households will relocate between 1 and 31 October 2025, with the City providing transport assistance.
"Residents who fail to relocate within this period will be moved by the City and will need to arrange their own transport," the municipality said.
"All relocated residents will receive lease agreements for their new plots, paving the way for better living conditions," it added.
City Police deputy section commander for public relations and community policing, Katrina Nomboga, announced that nine CCTV cameras will be installed in crime-prone areas of the constituency during the current financial year.
Targeted locations include the intersections of Etetewe and Ondje Street, Ongaka and Ongwari Street, Stop ‘n Shop, Omulunga and Omutula Street, Eneas Nanyemba and Hereford Street, Outapi and Eneas Nanyemba Road, Omutula Street towards Omukwanangobe location, the Havana dumping site, and Hakahana Interlocks.
[email protected]
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