The City of Windhoek Council has approved several major development initiatives aimed at boosting the local economy, enhancing infrastructure, and improving public safety across the capital, as well as a new residential township in Cimbebasia.

The decisions were taken during an ordinary council meeting held on Thursday, with other resolutions focusing on crime prevention, energy access and municipal infrastructure.

The City says  the news developments will create employment opportunities, boost local businesses and strengthen Windhoek's ability to attract international events and investment.

One such project was submitted by the Namibia Investment and Development Agency, which intends to incorporate a sports hub featuring a 4,000-seat multipurpose stadium, an African Football Museum and a football academy.

The Council has also approved the establishment of Cimbebasia Extension 10, covering approximately 63,175 square metres.

The proposed township will comprise 107 erven, including 99 residential plots, with approximately 104 erven anticipated to be made available for public sale.

The mounting pressure of land and housing in the City of Windhoek has been caused by rapid population growth which continues to outpace infrastructure.

This has increased demand for service land and affordable housing.

According to the Department of Housing, Property Management and Human Settlement, the population of Windhoek grew from 325,858 in 2011 to an estimated 519,670 in 2025.