Staff Reporter
THE Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) has extended the registration of livestock farmers who own cattle posts in the communal areas under its jurisdiction to the end of September.
Cattle post owners were initially expected to register at the OTA’s office at Oluno, Ondangwa, from 26 to 27 August, but the registration period was extended to 30 September to give livestock farmers more time to comply.
“Some people who own cattle posts in the OTA’s area of jurisdiction live far away. They need more time,” said OTA secretary Frans Enkali.
To register, cattle post owners are requested to bring their identification document—either an ID card or passport.
According to Enkali, the traditional authority wants to have a record of who the cattle post owners are and how many they are.
Meanwhile, the OTA has appointed Kornelius Kapenda as its Communal Land Officer, effective September 1.
His job description includes the coordination and management of issues related to farms and cattle posts in the OTA’s area of jurisdiction.
He will ensure that farmers and cattle post owners pay annual levies and that records are kept of such payments.
His responsibilities also include conducting hearings on land disputes and sensitizing the community on policies guiding farm demarcation and fencing.
Kapenda is also expected to advise the Omukwaniilwa, as well as the chairperson and secretary of the OTA, on issues related to farming, fencing, and grazing activities, and write leaseholds, grazing permits, and consent letters.
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