Mapping mobility in Namibia’s secondary cities informal settlements - a case study of rehoboth

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dc.contributor.authorNyamai, Dorcas Nthoki
dc.contributor.authorDietrich, Chalil
dc.contributor.authorDietsch, Leonie Christina
dc.contributor.authorMotitschke, Lilli Marie
dc.contributor.authorWienand, Lena
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-29T10:01:47Z
dc.date.available2025-08-29T10:01:47Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-21
dc.description.abstractMany cities in Africa are experiencing rapid urbanization where mobility is a catalyst for change. Road infrastructure, especially highways, is being constructed and expanded to ease the flow of motorized traffic especially in primary cities. Little attention, however, is given to the mobility of inhabitants in secondary cities and more so in informal settlements located in these secondary cities. This research explores how the inhabitants of Block H settlement in Rehoboth navigate their daily mobilities. Rehoboth is a satellite city south of Windhoek in Namibia, that is currently experiencing rapid urbanization and demographic change. Through a participatory mapping approach, the study identifies key areas of access for the inhabitants, the challenges they face in accessing these areas, and the opportunities that present themselves for a better mobility landscape within the settlement and around Rehoboth. Journeys to work and shopping are characterized by longer distances, primarily due to their location in the town center, while journeys to school and leisure activities are relatively shorter, benefiting from their proximity to the Block H settlement. Public transport is provided by individuals who operate shared taxis within the town, although these have limitations in terms of accessibility, affordability, and coverage within the settlements, making mobility altogether costly.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2003/43869
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesAfrican geographical review
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectInformal settlementsen
dc.subjectMobilityen
dc.subjectParticipatory mappingen
dc.subjectNamibiaen
dc.subject.ddc710
dc.titleMapping mobility in Namibia’s secondary cities informal settlements - a case study of rehobothen
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dc.type.publicationtypeResearchArticle
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eldorado.secondarypublication.primarycitationNyamai, D. N., Dietrich, C., Dietsch, L. C., Motitschke, L. M., & Wienand, L. (2024). Mapping mobility in Namibia’s secondary cities informal settlements: a case study of rehoboth. African Geographical Review, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2024.2403610
eldorado.secondarypublication.primaryidentifierhttps://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2024.2403610

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