Also known as: Minister Inge Zaamwani · minister Zaamwani · minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and Land reform Inge Zaamwani · Inge I. Zaamwani · Ms. Inge I. Zaamwani · agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani · agriculture minister Inge Zamwaani · Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani · land reformist Inge Zaamwani · Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani · Honourable Inge Zaamwani · Hon. Inge I. Zaamwani · Agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani · Honourable Inge I. Zaamwani
Agriculture and Land Reform Minister directing government response to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and land reform audit implementation.
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Windhoek Observer
Inge Zaamwani presented figures to Parliament showing Agribank's lending and Treasury support
“Agribank is lending more than N$250 million a year while receiving an average of only about N$99 million annually in Treasury support, according to figures presented to Parliament by Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani.”
LAND REFORM: HOW SERIOUS ARE WE?Windhoek Observer
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says Namibia is negotiating with trading partners over meat shipments caught up in foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
“Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says Namibia is negotiating with trading partners over meat shipments caught up in the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with authorities checking whether affected consignments can still move based on where the meat came from.”
N$400m meat shipment hangs in balanceWindhoek Observer
Inge Zaamwani officially launched FMD Support Fund on 26 February 2026
“The initiative was conceptualised in November 2025 and officially launched on 26 February 2026 by agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani.”
EU assesses Namibia FMD outbreak as support fund mobilises N$1.5m responseThe Namibian
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the ministry was consulting European trading partners
“Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly on Tuesday that the ministry was consulting European trading partners to establish the origin of the meat and whether it came from the FMD-affected zone.”
Returned European meat shipment investigatedThe Namibian
Zaamwani said Namibia would have to formally notify the World Organisation for Animal Health
“She said Namibia would also have to formally notify the World Organisation for Animal Health, which would help determine how affected consignments should be handled”
Returned European meat shipment investigatedThe Namibian
Agriculture, fisheries, water, and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani is expected to answer on investment required for ageing pipelines and infrastructure
“The minister is expected to answer next week Thursday as to how much investment is required to address ageing pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure.”
NamWater faces questions over ageing infrastructureInformanté
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly the government is preparing a plan to support FMD-affected farmers
“THE government is preparing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, while consultations are under way with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly.”
FMD support, zoning and meat exports discussed in National AssemblyThe Namibian
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani rejected a N$179 million quotation from August 26 Construction for veterinary cordon fence
“The Namibian reported last month that agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani had rejected a quotation from August 26 Construction of N$179 million to build a veterinary cordon fence.”
FMD outbreak triggers panic buying in WindhoekThe Namibian
Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani proposed increasing by-catch levy from 15% to 50% of landed value
“In a June letter, fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani proposed increasing the levy on by-catch from the current 15% of landed value to 50%.”
1 200-tonne by-catch haul questionedThe Namibian
agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani tabled a motion seeking the appointment of a new commission
“The motion was recently tabled by agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani.”
Venaani calls for resettlement overhaulChina's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
China's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region have questioned what they describe as unequal government response to foot-and-mouth disease, saying their longstanding concerns about the disease and difficulties selling cattle have yet to be adequately addressed, and contrasting their experience with the nationwide restrictions that followed an outbreak in the //Kharas region.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Land reform minister Inge Zaamwani has instructed newly appointed Lands Tribunal members to prioritise nine pending cases and conclude them within three months where circumstances permit, to reduce delays in land dispute resolution. Zaamwani emphasised that timely decisions are essential to effective land reform implementation and maintaining public confidence in land administration.
14 October 2026 · New Era →
The agriculture ministry's Directorate of Veterinary Services failed to spend more than N$13 million of its N$431.4 million budget during the 2024/25 financial year, spending only N$418.3 million. The underspend was attributed to delays in advertising vacancies, appointing new recruits, procurement delays, late tender awards, and incomplete capital projects — coming as Namibia faces foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks across two regions.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani visited Karasburg Veterinary District to inspect Foot-and-Mouth Disease control efforts, commending teams working at roadblocks and calling for additional support and night enforcement. The ministry confirmed construction of a veterinary cordon fence along the Orange River has commenced with completion expected in four months, and containment-zone fence work expected to begin this week.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani expressed satisfaction with ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease response operations in the Karasburg Veterinary District.
13 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Meatco has sent roughly 400 production workers on three weeks' special leave with full pay from 1 to 23 October in response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the ||Kharas region, with a review of the situation scheduled for 23 October.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Construction of a veterinary cordon fence along the Orange River in ||Kharas has started to control a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has affected 17 farms since last month; the fence is expected to be completed within four months, and a separate containment zone fence construction is expected to begin this week.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Adriaan Louw, a commercial farmer whose mother's farm at Graswater in ||Kharas was the first to detect foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) last month, denies allegations that he smuggled livestock into Namibia or illegally vaccinated animals. The outbreak is Namibia's first in the primary commercial livestock zone in 60 years, and as of 5 October had reached 127 cases across 15 farms.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's High Court has approved the government's emergency procurement process for a veterinary cordon fence on the southern border intended to protect against foot-and-mouth disease, while criticising the Central Procurement Board's handling of the original tender that was abruptly switched to a new contractor in September.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani welcomed four newly appointed members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission on 8 October 2026, bringing the total to sixteen commissioners whose appointments run until 30 April 2029. The Minister called for a review of Namibia's land resettlement model to address systemic challenges in land reform implementation.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has ordered an audit of all farms acquired by the government over the past five years to establish allocation, usage, and rehabilitation needs. The audit will also count how many people have been resettled and how many farms remain unallocated.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has ordered a five-year performance audit of farms acquired under Namibia's land reform programme to determine how many beneficiaries have been resettled, whether farms are being productively utilised, and what challenges need addressing. The Land Reform Advisory Commission has been tasked with establishing how many farms were acquired, how many people were resettled, farm productivity levels, and reviewing whether the current resettlement model can accommodate more people.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece welcomes Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani's order for a five-year performance audit of farms under Namibia's land reform programme, but argues the real test will be whether government acts on the audit's findings rather than simply producing another report.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meat from animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease can be safely consumed by people, as FMD does not spread to humans. Namibia's current outbreak, confirmed in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 15 farms, is an animal health emergency with economic impact, not a human health risk.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirmed the government will vaccinate rather than cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as the effective window for culling (24 to 48 hours after detection) has passed. The response will involve cordoning the affected area and a vaccination campaign, with 100,000 doses already available.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Informal meat traders selling kapana at Single Quarters in Katutura are calling for government financial assistance as business declines due to Namibia's Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak and resulting livestock movement restrictions. Some vendors have proposed a relief allowance of at least N$700 per month to help affected workers survive the outbreak.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
The National Assembly resumed its fourth session of the eighth Parliament on Tuesday, with updates on medical laboratory students receiving psychosocial support and alternative study options through NUST and NSFAF, discussion of judicial reforms including a proposed Constitutional Court, plans for South African experts to visit Namibia to discuss reopening livestock auctions suspended after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, and the Speaker raising concerns about a growing backlog of parliamentary questions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that Cabinet will vaccinate cattle affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Karasburg rather than cull them, citing scientific advice that culling is most effective within 24 to 48 hours of detection. About 100,000 vaccine doses are available, with officials arranging cold storage closer to the affected area.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
The government has rejected privatisation of communal land, saying it could lead to land concentration among wealthy individuals and increase poverty in rural communities. The agriculture minister said communal land is a state resource held for the benefit of traditional communities and supports procedural land allocation under the Communal Land Reform Act instead.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended UNGA81 to promote Namibia's investment opportunities, secure financing for critical infrastructure, and defend the country's interests in the global financial system. The visit produced new investment leads, water-financing discussions, potential education cooperation, and a stronger role in implementing the Pact for the Future, though these remain opportunities for further discussions rather than concluded agreements.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
South African animal health experts will meet with Namibian officials on Friday to discuss protocols for resuming livestock auctions suspended after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani said the government will focus on containing the outbreak in Karasburg before gradually reopening trade with South Africa.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has tested more than 27,000 livestock for foot-and-mouth disease in Karasburg district, with 127 animals showing clinical signs. The government plans to build a containment zone and undertake vaccination before gradually reopening livestock trading, pending consultations with South African authorities.
6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that auctions in Namibia could gradually resume once the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is contained within the Karasburg district. The ministry is assessing the situation, working to establish a containment zone, vaccinate animals, and consulting with South African authorities on protocols for resuming auction trading.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
The European Union has suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep, and goat meat and related products from Namibia's FMD-free zone following confirmation of 79 new foot-and-mouth disease cases across 11 farms in the ||Kharas region. The World Organisation for Animal Health has revoked Namibia's FMD-free zone status.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is backing a proposed "Ocean Eye" alliance to help countries share scientific information and early warnings as climate change threatens marine resources. According to Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani, the initiative would enable governments to make better decisions about ocean management and protection, noting that Namibia has already experienced declining biomass and reduced harvests due to warmer waters and declining oxygen levels.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
Nearly two weeks into Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, butcheries and meat suppliers are running out of stock and placing workers on leave as restrictions including no slaughtering in ||Kharas and no livestock movement across the country take effect. FMD cases in ||Kharas have increased to 79, confirmed on 11 farms.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia requires approximately N$200 million to strengthen its Foot-and-Mouth Disease containment response, including N$47 million for a 290km disease-control fence. The country has recorded 79 new FMD cases across 11 farms in the Karasburg Veterinary District, with the virus strain identified as SAT-1.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, with 79 positive samples from 11 farms in //Kharas as of 2 October, demands coordinated veterinary response rather than independent farmer action, as the country's livestock-export reputation is a national asset at stake.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers in the //Kharas Region have been warned against independently vaccinating livestock or carrying out other disease-control measures as the government contains a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak that has recorded 79 positive samples across 11 farms. The government plans to introduce vaccination of eligible livestock within the designated containment zone, alongside targeted culling, intensified surveillance, and strict movement controls.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →