Swakopmund Tightens Land Application Procedures Amid Growing Demand

Land sales in Swakopmund now subject to public calls – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipality will no longer accept unsolicited land applications, and all land intended for sale or lease will henceforth be advertised publicly. The municipality’s spokesperson, Linda Mupupa, said the change follows a sharp rise in demand for serviced land.  She said this demand is driven by population growth and the expansion of informal settlements around the town. “Many development proposals have been received,…

Swakopmund tightens land application procedures amid growing demand

The Swakopmund Municipality has announced new procedures for land applications, development and acquisition, as the town grapples with surging demand for serviced land driven by rapid population growth, urban migration, and the expansion of informal settlements. Municipal spokesperson Linda Mupupa says the changes come in response to the increasing number of unsolicited development proposals, which have placed significant strain on municipal res…