Africazine:
Windhoek’s construction sector shows significant growth with a surge in building plan approvals.
The City of Windhoek approved 204 building plans valued at N3.3 million in September, marking a substantial increase from 135 plans worth N1.9 million in August. This represents a 51.1% rise in the number of approvals month-on-month and a 149.1% increase in value.
Windhoek’s Building Plans Surge in September
According to IJG Research, the commercial and industrial segment accounted for half of the total value of approved plans. Although only eight approvals were recorded in this segment, they represented a value of N8.3 million, the highest monthly value since October 2025. Notably, a single commercial plan contributed N0 million, making up 96% of the segment’s approval value.
In contrast, property addition approvals rebounded significantly, with 159 plans approved, reflecting a 69.1% month-on-month increase from 94 in August. The combined value of these approvals rose to N.5 million, up from N.7 million in the previous month.
Windhoek: Key figures on building plan approvals
- N3.3 million total value of approved plans
- 204 total building plans approved
- 51.1% increase in number of approvals month-on-month
- 149.1% increase in value month-on-month
- N.55 billion total value of approvals year-to-date
- N8.3 million value from commercial and industrial segment
- N0 million from a single commercial plan
- 159 property addition plans approved
- N.5 million combined value of property additions
- 37 residential building plans approved
- N2.6 million value of residential approvals
- 21 buildings completed in September
- N million value of completed buildings
Future Outlook for Windhoek’s Construction Sector
- Continued monitoring of building plan approvals
- Potential for further growth in commercial and industrial segments
- Focus on residential building projects
Windhoek’s construction industry is experiencing a remarkable upswing, signaling a robust future ahead.
