Walvis cancels 67 plots sale … local authorities told to broaden income streams

WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were for residential purposes.

The plots were offered through a public bidding process held on 24 April.

However, the municipality yesterday announced that the sale has been cancelled with immediate effect.

“The alienation process relating to single residential erven offered during the public bidding process has been cancelled with immediate effect. This decision follows a ministerial directive contained in circular 1/2026, dated 21 May,” the notice reads.

According to the original bidding notice, the municipality had offered a total of 71 erven through public bidding to the highest bidders.