Africa-Press – Namibia. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi handed over land allotment letters to nine beneficiaries who previously lived in corridor areas in the Omaheke region.
The handover took place in Windhoek on Tuesday and involved individuals described as generational farm workers who had been living in informal settlements.
The allocation follows the government’s acquisition of Farm Wiums Rus and Farm Fiesta, valued at N$28 million and covering more than 11 000 hectares (about 11 000 football fields).
Zaamwani-Kamwi, while speaking, at the event urged farm owners and workers to seek mutual solutions rather than resort to evictions.
“We urge all farm owners to exercise restraint from such practices and instead opt for dialogue in order to seek dignified and sustainable solutions, which uphold the dignity of the affected workers, while also upholding the rights of the farms’ owners,” she said.
She further called on applicants for resettlement to provide accurate information.
“We must all collectively uphold the integrity of this process to ensure its success and fairness. To those of you who are fortunate to receive land allotments today, we implore you to make the most of this life-changing opportunity; use the land productively and sustainably,” she said.
Nikolaas Mootu, a resident of Okorukambe constituency, acknowledged the resettlement after a three-decade effort.
“I’m so happy and convinced that since now a lady is running the country, some changes are becoming visible, because I’ve been trying for 30 years to get resettled. I am very happy that the government finally heard our cries, and I am grateful to the government and to the minister who is equally a woman,” he said.
The minister encouraged traditional leaders, and regional officials to ensure transparency in identifying potential beneficiaries.
Zaamwani also highlighted that all allocations will be vetted to prevent corruption, favouritism and tribalism.
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