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Walvis Bay deserves better. For too long, we’ve lived with broken roads, sewage spills, and poor service. The Joint Walvis Bay Residents Association (JWBRA) is run by residents, not politicians, with a five-pillar plan to fix our city — better services, roads, water, finances, and youth spaces.

Every town, whether thriving or struggling, rests on the same foundation: its council. A community’s streets, services, and opportunities are shaped not by chance, but by the decisions taken in council chambers. When the council works well, residents feel the benefits. When it fails, the cracks show — sometimes literally. A lack of maintenance and planning has led to badly deteriorated roads. This isn’t just opinion. Namibia’s Local Authorities Act of 1992  makes it clear: th

What is the JWBRA? JWBRA stands for the "Joint Walvis Bay Residents Association". Our goal is the total, inclusive development of Walvis Bay. As a non-profit, non-political organisation, that means we participate in the affairs of our local authority - getting into council, working with the municipality to improve services and making residents' voices heard. JWBRA's Mission Our mission is to empower and support residents of Walvis Bay to become active and engaged members of t