[2] It was established about two decades ago when the City of Windhoek experienced a high rate of urbanisation due to many people travelling to the capital city for a better way of living and for employment purposes.

Havana Usave Shoprite is another notable place that exists in the area.

[5] There is a scarcity of water electricity and few toilets in the settlement which people share.

[10] "The Namibian" reported on Wednesday 2014 that about 150 illegal electrical connections in Havana were disconnected by the city of Windhoek.

[14] The settlement has a high crime rate partially because too many shacks and households lack electricity, thus making it easy for criminals to carry out their activities.