Sanlam Centre

Sanlam Centre is an office tower with 17 floors of glass and concrete in downtown Windhoek, standing 50 meters high. The structure spans 28,000 square meters and serves as a major business complex housing commercial and administrative offices.

The building was constructed in 1990, the same year Namibia gained independence. This timing marked an important turning point in the development of modern Windhoek.

The building houses the American Cultural Center and several embassies, making it a place where international meetings happen. Visitors can experience various cultural events and diplomatic activities here.

The building is located on Independence Avenue in the business district and is easy to reach. Visitors should note that it is an active business complex, so access to some areas may be restricted.

Sanlam Ltd, a South African financial services company, gave the building its name and operates across several countries on the African continent. This detail reveals the economic connections between Windhoek and the broader southern Africa region.

Location: Windhoek

Inception: 1990

Floors above the ground: 17

Height: 50.24 m

GPS coordinates: -22.55890,17.08248

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42