Namibia signs N$174m contract for Windhoek hospital site
Elderwood Trading CC and Shangsheng Construction will prepare the Havana site for the capital's first district hospital within 12 months.
The construction of Windhoek's first district hospital has moved forward with a N$174 million contract signed for site preparation. Elderwood Trading CC, in joint venture with Shangsheng Construction, will undertake bulk earthworks and install essential infrastructure services over 12 months at the Havana site. The contract covers access roads, stormwater drainage, water supply, sewerage networks, and electricity services.
Penda Ithindi, executive director for the ministry of health and social services, called the contract signing a historic milestone for Namibia's healthcare sector. He noted that Windhoek's population now exceeds half a million, making new healthcare infrastructure urgent. The new facility aims to ease pressure on Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital, allowing them to focus on specialised care.
Idi Itope, chief executive officer of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN), stated that the N$174 million investment must translate into tangible development. He urged the contractor to adhere to the 12-month implementation period and maintain quality standards. The CPBN oversees the contract, which is the first phase of the hospital development, with hospital building construction to follow.
Why it mattersThe N$174 million infrastructure contract for Windhoek's first district hospital site moves the project forward, aiming to improve healthcare access for the capital's growing population.