The Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors - INQS

15/10/2026

🏗️ Positive signs for Windhoek’s construction sector!

Building plan approvals reached N$403.3 million in September, driven largely by a major N$200 million commercial development.

Encouraging activity for Namibia’s built environment, with opportunities for continued growth and industry development.

📖 Read more via The Brief.

The value of building plans approved by the City of Windhoek surged by 149.1% to N$403.3 million in September 2026, largely driven by a single N$200 million commercial development that accounted for nearly half of the month's total approvals.

According to IJG Securities' September Building Plans report, the municipality approved 204 building plans during the month, a 51.1% increase from the 135 recorded in August, while the value of approvals rose 124% year on year.

The September figure represents the highest monthly approval value since October 2025, although IJG cautioned that the sharp increase was largely attributable to one major commercial project.

“A single commercial plan valued at N$200.0m accounted for nearly half of the total value approved and 96.0% of commercial and industrial approval value,” IJG said.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/10/n200m-commercial-project-drives-windhoek-building-approvals-to-n403m/

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13/10/2026

JUST IN: WINDHOEK BUILDING ACTIVITY SURGES
Windhoek’s construction sector roared back to life in September, with the value of approved building plans surging 149% to N$403.3 million – the highest monthly figure in nearly a year, according to IJG Namibia's analysis of the latest data.
The City of Windhoek approved 204 plans, up 51% from August.
But there’s a catch: A single N$200 million commercial project accounted for almost half the total value.
Building completions also jumped, with 21 projects worth N$72 million finished – more than triple August’s value.
Despite the September surge, approvals for the first nine months of 2026 remain 0.5% below last year, while the number of completed buildings is down 37%.
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12/10/2026

🏗️ Building for Growth in Grootfontein!

Another positive development for Namibia’s construction and building industry as Pupkewitz MegaBuild breaks ground on a bigger, modern branch in Grootfontein.

An encouraging investment in local infrastructure, business growth and the future of Namibia’s built environment.

The Pupkewitz Group has officially commenced construction of a larger, modern Pupkewitz MegaBuild branch in Grootfontein, marking a further milestone in the Group’s long-term investment in Namibia’s growth and development.

Strategically located on the B14 to Otjinene, opposite Otjivanda Mall, the purpose-built facility will offer improved accessibility, convenient customer parking, an expanded product range and enhanced operational capacity for customers in Grootfontein and the surrounding region.

The development represents a significant upgrade to Pupkewitz MegaBuild’s presence in Grootfontein and reflects the Group’s confidence in the town’s future as a key commercial and agricultural centre serving northern Namibia.

Once complete, the branch will provide contractors, farmers, homeowners and businesses with easier access to quality building materials, hardware and expert advice closer to home.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/10/pupkewitz-group-breaks-ground-on-bigger-modern-pupkewitz-megabuild-branch-in-grootfontein/