Walvisbay evicted residents feel left out

NAMPA

2025-08-02

WALVIS BAY, 01 August 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Florian Donatus addressing some of the disgruntled residents of Walvis Bay who were recently evicted from a private plot. The about 50 residents were reportedly removed by a messenger of the court through a court order. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 02 AUG (NAMPA) – Some residents, recently evicted from a privately owned land in Walvis Bay have expressed deep frustration over the ordeal, claiming the system favours the wealthy.
Alumeta Paulus, who was among a group of approximately 50 people evicted by the Messenger of the Court earlier this week, said the experience has left many feeling abandoned and excluded.
“Namibia is for the rich. We, the poor, will never get land, and we...

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WALVIS BAY, 01 August 2025 - Some of the disgruntled residents of Walvis Bay who were recently evicted from a private plot. The about 50 residents were reportedly removed by a messenger of the court through a court order. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 01 August 2025 - Some of the remains of the destroyed shacks of residents of Walvis Bay who were recently evicted from a private plot. The about 50 residents were reportedly removed by a messenger of the court through a court order. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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