309 Households relocated to Havana
A total of 309 households have been relocated to Havana Extensions 8 and 11 as the City of Windhoek steps up efforts to bring greater order, access and basic services to informal settlements in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency. The progress was highlighted during a public meeting held on Saturday at the Max Mutongolume TB Clinic, where residents raised concerns about safety, water and service delivery while also receiving updates on ongoing development in the constituency.
The relocated households have been positioned according to the approved and proposed township layouts, creating clearer road networks and improving access for emergency vehicles. The City said the organised layout will make it easier for emergency services to reach residents, particularly during fires and other emergencies.
Havana Extension 8 has been approved by the Urban and Regional Planning Board, surveyed and is currently being registered at the Deeds Office. Extension 11 has been submitted to the Board for consideration.
Three townships on Farms 1028 and 1029 have already received Council approval and recommendations, while Environmental Impact Assessments have been completed for all five planned developments. Another major development is the construction of a district hospital, which is expected to bring healthcare services closer to communities in the area.
Significant progress has also been recorded in household surveying and land administration. Across the areas covered by the programme, 16,588 structures have been numbered and 10,887 households surveyed. A total of 7,318 certificates have been printed, with 6,115 already issued. In Moses //Garoëb, 1,500 water forms have also been issued. The City is continuing with household relocations, reorganisation, mapping and digitisation in several settlements, including Max Mutongolume, Kavikunua, Kambahahiza and Mandume Ndemufayo.
While residents continue to face challenges around water, safety and service delivery, the latest figures point to steady movement towards more organised settlements and improved access to municipal services.
The City says the ongoing work is intended to create safer, better-serviced and more sustainable communities through planned development, infrastructure investment and improved land administration.
