Allexer Namundjebo
The City of Windhoek has announced that the renovation works at the Sam Nujoma Stadium are progressing, with a current focus on the open stands.
The City of Windhoek announced the update on its social media platforms on Thursday.
The municipality said construction teams have removed the concrete stairs behind the open stands, as well as most of the concrete slabs in that section of the stadium.
“The next phase of the project will see the removal of seating panels to facilitate much-needed structural repairs beneath,” the municipality said.
It added that once the seating is removed, workers will install new bolts and nuts to improve stability and safety before reinstalling the panels.
Site agent Pasanapehe Muvangua of New Success Investment, the contractor appointed for the project, said work is progressing without major setbacks.
He said teams on site are working to ensure the project stays on schedule.
The renovation is contractually scheduled for completion in October this year.
The stadium is located in Katutura and was completed in 2005. It has a seating capacity of about 10 300 and is named after Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma.
Over time, structural problems emerged and raised safety concerns.
In 2021, the stadium was decommissioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for failing to meet required standards. This meant Namibia could no longer host CAF and FIFA sanctioned matches at the venue, forcing national teams to play outside the country.
In response, the City of Windhoek Council approved a plan in late 2025 to upgrade the stadium.
In November, councillors agreed to a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) to fund structural upgrades estimated at about N$19.9 million.
The municipality allocated its share of the funds and handed the site over to New Success Investment on 2 October 2025.
Phase 1 of the project focuses on strengthening existing structural elements in line with CAF and FIFA recommendations.
While it does not include all cosmetic upgrades, it addresses key safety and compliance issues to allow for further work in later phases.
The municipality has previously said that a broader refurbishment, which could cost up to N$60 million, is expected to restore the stadium to a condition suitable for hosting international matches and local events.
