Also known as: agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi · Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi · Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi
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June 2026
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Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwiaccompaniedthe President on visits to government-supported projects
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“Accompanied by Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi, the President visited the government-supported projects to assess progress and familiarise herself with recent developments aimed at strengthening livelihoods and economic opportunities in rural communities.”
Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwinotified parliament ofapproval of candidates nominated for new Lands Tribunal board positions
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“The minister last week notified the parliament of the approval of candidates nominated to be appointed and serve as new Lands Tribunal board members.”
Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwiheld a meetingwith former employees and companies participating in the Gerp initiative
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“Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi and the minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel last weekend held a meeting with the former employees and companies participating in the Gerp initiative.”
Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwisaid consultations aimed at ensuring employers and employees understand their respective obligationsbefore new agreements are signed
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“Speaking on the sidelines of the engagements, Zaamwani-Kamwi said the consultations were aimed at ensuring both employers and employees understand their respective obligations before new agreements are signed.”
Minister Zaamwani-Kamwistressed that companies have been requested to submitsigned employee contracts by next week
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“Zaamwani-Kamwi stressed that companies have been requested to submit signed employee contracts by next week, which will then enable the government to sign the designation agreements and release the corresponding fishing quotas.”
Inge Zaamwani-Kamwisaidthe industry has faced downturns before and will recover again.
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“Former Namdeb managing director now Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi said the industry has faced downturns before and will recover again.”
Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwitold parliamentNamibia remains FMD-free by World Organisation for Animal Health but risk is rising
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“Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi told parliament on Tuesday that Namibia remains officially recognised as FMD-free by the World Organisation for Animal Health, but the risk to the country is rising.”
Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwisaid the decision reflectsconfidence in Namibia's and Africa's capacity to lead on water security
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“Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi on Wednesday said the decision reflects confidence in both Namibia's and Africa's capacity to lead on water security.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme in Ohangwena Region to assess progress on government-supported agricultural projects. The scheme has completed infrastructure including perimeter fencing, borehole drilling and irrigation systems, and has cultivated mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum ready for harvest.
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President's visit to Ekoka Green Scheme highlights progress on agricultural infrastructure projects designed to boost food security and rural development.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme in Ohangwena Region to assess progress on government-supported agricultural projects. The scheme has completed infrastructure including perimeter fencing, borehole drilling and irrigation systems, and has cultivated mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum ready for harvest.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Hyphen green hydrogen project in Lüderitz to reaffirm government support for the initiative and highlight its role in economic transformation, job creation, and sustainable development. The project is structured as a public-private partnership with government holding a 24% stake under a concession agreement signed in June 2023.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources' regional office in Walvis Bay to assess the Vessel Monitoring System, a satellite-based tool used to track licensed fishing vessels and combat illegal fishing. The system has enabled detection and arrest of vessels violating fisheries laws over 14 years, though officials briefed the President on challenges including high maintenance costs, legal framework gaps, and emerging maritime crimes.
Independent Patriots for Change lawmaker Rodney Cloete has challenged Namibia Tourism Board vice chairperson Rachel Nathaniel-Koch's nomination as Lands Tribunal board chairperson, citing alleged financial misconduct including N$3.4 million in excessive travel expenses and her previous removal from the Transportation Commission. Cloete raised questions with the agriculture minister about whether she is fit for the position and demanded a full vetting report; Nathaniel-Koch responded that she was unaware of the nomination and is willing to respond once the matter is clarified with her.
The government is facilitating the re-employment of 222 former Walu Fishing workers through a redress programme involving four companies following a labour dispute. Walu Fishing lost its 2026 fishing quota after disputes with workers and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform.
The government will reintegrate 222 workers from Walu Fishing through agreements with four fishing companies under the Government Employment Redress Programme, as part of efforts to address labour grievances and promote job creation in the sector. Recent consultations at Walvis Bay clarified employment obligations and worker placement, with companies instructed to submit signed contracts to enable the government to finalise designation agreements and release fishing quotas.
Namdeb's CEO Riaan Burger said the company faces the most severe and long-lasting downturn in diamond market history, but expressed confidence the company will weather the crisis through cost restructuring, technological innovation, and diversification efforts including renewable energy adoption and supporting economic diversification in Oranjemund.
Namibia's livestock industry has warned that vaccinating against foot-and-mouth disease would severely damage the sector by making the country ineligible for premium markets such as the EU, UK, and US, which collectively import the majority of Namibian beef at high-value prices. Officials stress that Namibia's status as "FMD-free without vaccination" is crucial for market access, and any vaccination south of the veterinary fence is illegal; the Directorate of Veterinary Services has warned it will confiscate and cull illegally vaccinated cattle.
Foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa's Northern Cape and Botswana pose a significant risk to Namibia's livestock industry, valued at N$15 billion. The government has approved N$57.5 million for prevention but says N$1.5 billion more is needed to strengthen protective measures and maintain international market access.
Namibia has signed an agreement to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) secretariat in Windhoek. The minister of agriculture said the move reflects Namibia's capacity to lead on water security and positions the GWPO as the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water.
The Ministry of Agriculture says Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to foot-and-mouth disease risks from neighbouring countries experiencing outbreaks, and has implemented preventive measures including veterinary controls at ports of entry and a ban on meat and dairy imports from South Africa since September.
IPC member of parliament Imms Nashinge has called for an independent corruption investigation into the Namibian Agronomic Board following whistleblower allegations of procurement bypasses, unfair salary hikes, and preferential treatment of connected individuals. Nashinge questioned the agriculture minister in parliament about alleged governance failures and asked whether the ministry would commit to a transparent investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission and auditor general.