Staff Reporter
THE Ministry of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission, which is tasked with advising the Minister on issues related to the acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land for land reform purposes.
“The term of office of these Commissioners commenced on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029. The new members are assuming office at a time when the importance of land reform has become even more pronounced within the broader Namibian development agenda,” said the Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani.
NEW MEMBERS: Scenes from the Welcoming of the Incoming members of the Land Reform Advisory Commission. Photo: Ministry of Agriculture.
The new members include Alfred Sikopo, who will also serve as the new Acting Chairperson of the Commission, and Petrus Canisius Nangolo, who was reappointed as the Commission’s Deputy Chairperson. Charles Uugwanga, Frans Kamati and Paulus Hausiku were also reappointed as members of the Commission.
The newly appointed members of the Commission are Petrina Mpahleni, Alexandria Angala, Thomas Uuyuni, Adolf Muremi, Kay-Dieter Rumpf, Manfred Rukoro and Nguvitjita Kapere.
Welcoming the Commissioners, Zaamwani said the Commission plays a vital role in aligning government policy objectives with land acquisition and redistribution efforts, as well as agricultural and socio-economic development priorities.
She further noted that the Commission’s work is aimed at correcting historical inequalities in land ownership. According to the Minister, achieving meaningful land reform will require commitment, cooperation and a shared understanding that the process is essential in addressing the socio-economic and political injustices rooted in Namibia’s colonial history.
“Land reform in our country seeks to address historical injustices that have deprived many of our people of access to productive land and economic opportunities. At the same time, whilst recognising specific considerations, land reform must also remain forward-looking, ensuring that land becomes a productive national asset capable of supporting rural livelihoods, creating jobs, strengthening our agricultural productive base and, broadly speaking, contributing to Namibia’s development goals,” the Minister added.
