News from City council chambers

The City of Windhoek has approved land in Venus Township for a proposed major mixed-use development that could position the capital as a destination for international conferences, major sporting events, tourism and business activities.The approval includes land for the development of the Windhoek International Convention Centre (WICC), as well as additional land for a proposed sports hub.The development, proposed by the Namibia Investment and Development Agency (Nida), with support from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), is expected to feature a 5 000-seat conference centre, a five-star hotel with approximately 510 rooms, a shopping mall and residential developments.Plans also include recreational and entertainment facilities, landscaped public spaces, a linear park and a feature lake.The proposed sports hub is expected to include a multi-purpose stadium with a seating capacity of approximately 40 000, an African Football Museum, a football academy and supporting sporting and recreational facilities.Venus Township is situated south of the Western Bypass and west of Prosperita Industrial Township, with access to Windhoek's southern suburbs and the road network linking the capital to Hosea Kutako International Airport.The proposed development could create employment opportunities, stimulate local businesses and provide opportunities for local suppliers and service providers.It is also expected to expand the city's sporting, recreational and entertainment facilities while strengthening Windhoek's capacity to attract international visitors, events and investment.Going electricMeanwhile, the council also approved an electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure pilot project for the department of electricity. The initiative will allow the municipality to assess the practical use of electric vehicles in its operations and establish the supporting charging infrastructure needed to operate them.The pilot project is intended to provide the City with practical experience in operating and maintaining electric vehicles and charging infrastructure while assessing cleaner mobility options and their potential contribution to long-term energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

News from City council chambers

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Namibian Sun 2026-11-06

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