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
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform who oversees agriculture, fisheries, and water infrastructure policies including marine protection targets and resettlement programs.
Minister Inge Zaamwanistatedlivestock sector contributed 3.5% to GDP in 2025/26 and supports 45,000 direct jobs
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“She noted that in the 2025/26 financial year, the livestock sector contributed about 3.5% to the country's gross domestic product and currently supports over 45 000 direct jobs in primary production and 12 000 high-value technical roles in export and processing facilities.”
Inge Zaamwanisaidthe council's primary responsibility is to advise the minister and deputy minister on matters referred to it in terms of the Marine Resources Act
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“Speaking at the inauguration, agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani said the council's primary responsibility is to advise the minister and deputy minister on matters referred to it in terms of the Marine Resources Act.”
Minister Inge Zaamwaniannouncedthe 12-member Marine Resources Advisory Council
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“The 12-member council, which will be responsible for advising the minister and the deputy minister on the total allowable catch of fish, as well as investigate marine-related matters, was announced by minister Inge Zaamwani yesterday.”
Minister Inge Zaamwanisaysthe Lüderitz Crayfish Festival contributes significantly to local economic activity, tourism growth, and SME development
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“Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform minister Inge Zaamwani says the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (LCF) goes beyond entertainment by contributing significantly to local economic activity, tourism growth, and the development of small and medium enterprises.”
Minister Inge Zaamwanireaffirmedgovernment's commitment to sustainable marine resource management and community empowerment
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“THE Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has reaffirmed government's commitment to sustainable marine resource management and community empowerment, while calling for support towards the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.”
Zaamwanisaidthe festival plays a vital role in promoting tourism, supporting local businesses, and creating employment opportunities
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“Delivering the keynote address at a fundraising gala dinner held at the Lüderitz Waterfront Multi-Purpose Hall, Zaamwani said the festival plays a vital role in promoting tourism, supporting local businesses, and creating employment opportunities in the //Karas Region.”
Minister Inge Zaamwanidelivered keynote address atHope Farm project phase II handover at Farm Daweb, Usakos
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“Keynote address by Inge Zaamwani, minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, during the official handover of Hope Farm project phase II.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
NamWater has started construction of the Naute–Keetmanshoop Water Pipeline Replacement Project, valued at N$219,697,642.12 inclusive of VAT and fully funded by the corporation. The existing pipeline has been in service since 1972.
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture and China's General Administration of Customs have signed a Protocol establishing phytosanitary requirements for fresh Namibian table grapes to access the Chinese market, with provisions for orchard registration, pest management, facility approval, and compliance checks.
The government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing project in the ||Kharas region to protect Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status as outbreaks spread in South Africa and Botswana. The veterinary fencing aims to strengthen FMD defences, create buffer zones, and protect beef exports to markets like the European Union and China.
During a state visit to China, Namibia's agriculture minister praised advancements at the Sichuan Agriculture Research Station and said the country wants cooperation to include technology transfer and Chinese companies establishing local assembly plants for agricultural machinery, rather than simply importing equipment.
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has dismissed claims that N$6.2 million was stolen from the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (Amta), characterizing the allegations as inaccurate.
PDM Member of Parliament Inna Hengari has raised concerns about the implementation and accountability of the Northern Communal Areas Price Equalisation Fund for farmers, calling for clear timelines, oversight mechanisms and structural safeguards. She submitted formal questions to the minister of agriculture on Wednesday regarding long-standing inequalities affecting northern farmers, including lower cattle prices and limited market access.
Government has launched a revised National Resettlement Policy (2023–2033) that strengthens land tenure security and expands support systems for beneficiaries. The policy allows resettlement beneficiaries to move from leasehold to freehold ownership once they meet specified conditions, improving tenure security and enabling land rights to be used as collateral for credit.
Namibia's fishing industry has cautioned that the government's proposal to increase the bycatch levy from 15% to 50% could threaten company viability and lead to job losses and vessel shutdowns. The Namibian Hake Association warns the measure, combined with stricter bycatch thresholds and forfeiture provisions, would be punitive rather than corrective, and says the industry was not meaningfully consulted before the proposal reached Cabinet.
Namibia's agriculture minister has implemented a Cabinet decision to increase the penalty levy on bycatch from 15% to 50%, citing alarming increases in bycatch volumes and threats to marine biodiversity. The ministry convened stakeholder consultations in response to some fisheries recording increases of more than 200% in bycatch over the past decades.
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says resettlement farms should go to people who will actively work the land rather than use it as a lifestyle asset, signalling a possible review of the current scoring system that gives higher marks to applicants with master's degrees or PhDs. The government is considering overhauling beneficiary selection criteria under the revised 2023 National Resettlement Policy.
The Minister of Agriculture announced that the Equalisation Fund, which ensures farmers in the Northern Communal Areas receive the same cattle prices as farmers elsewhere in Namibia, will be operationalised in 2024 after institutional delays prevented implementation the previous year. The ministry is also investing in feedlots and reducing transport costs for NCA farmers as part of broader efforts to remove market inequities.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula is asking the government to explain its plans to procure and store locally produced maize, citing projections that white maize production will exceed 100,000 tonnes this year following good rainfall. He also raised concerns about poor-quality imported rice distributed through government aid programmes and reports of spoilage at the Namibia Correctional Service farm at Divundu due to inadequate storage facilities.
An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 uncontrolled cattle roaming the Namibia-Angola border annually, slow uptake of northern abattoirs, and lack of alternative grazing areas make removal of the veterinary cordon fence (redline) practically impossible in its current form, the agriculture minister told Parliament. The redline maintains the southern zone's foot-and-mouth disease-free status; its removal would risk compromising this countrywide.
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says the government will operationalise the NCA Price Equalisation Fund, a N$100 million fund approved by Cabinet in 2024 that aims to ensure farmers in northern communal areas receive the same cattle prices as farmers south of the veterinary cordon fence. The fund was available last year but was not implemented due to disagreements between institutions, which have now been resolved.
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani met with UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen to discuss Namibia's environmental challenges and marine conservation goals. Namibia currently has approximately 1.7 per cent marine protection coverage and aims to reach 11 to 12 per cent by 2030, with five marine protected areas already declared and two further areas planned.
Namibia has set a target to increase its protected marine areas from 1.7% to 11% by 2030, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform announced at a Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable in Mombasa. The country is applying ecosystem-based management in fisheries and developing a marine spatial management plan for its exclusive economic zone.
A 4,703-hectare farm belonging to accountant Michael Bronkhorst, who faces four counts of fraud amounting to N$82 million, is being auctioned today after creditor Petrichor Capital secured a High Court sequestration order. The government waived its right to purchase the agricultural land in February, citing cost and resettlement criteria, but has restricted foreign investment without ministerial consent.
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has expressed support for deepening cooperation between her ministry and the Global Water Partnership Organisation following the GWPO's relocation of its Secretariat to Windhoek, which she described as recognition of Namibia's commitment to water cooperation and sustainable development.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani has urged the newly appointed NamWater Board of Directors to prioritize completion of key water infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation of canals, replacement of critical pipelines in northern regions, and strengthening pipeline infrastructure in Central Coastal Areas.
Agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani inaugurated a new NamWater board chaired by Matty Hauuanga with six other members. The government expects the board to focus on water security, financial sustainability, infrastructure projects and innovative water supply solutions.
Namibia has protected only 1.69% of its marine territory despite committing to place at least 30% of its oceans under conservation by 2030, according to agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani. The disclosure highlights a growing challenge for a country dependent on the ocean for jobs, food security and economic growth.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has noted that less than 2% of Namibia's marine areas are currently under conservation protection, while terrestrial areas stand at 39.92%. The ministry is identifying Ecologically and Biologically Sensitive Areas toward declaring them as protected areas to meet the CBD 30 by 30 target, which commits countries to conserve at least 30% of their land, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East and applauded its achievement of fully utilising all 311 hectares for the first time, with maize planted on every centre pivot and an expected harvest of 1,900–2,000 tonnes despite electricity outages and storm damage.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Kavango West Region to assess agricultural productivity and operational progress as part of her national familiarisation tour of Namibia's green schemes.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured agricultural and social projects in Ohangwena region, visiting the government-supported Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme where mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum are ready for harvesting, and the San Communities Development Centre. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to food security, youth employment and community development.
The Livestock Producers' Organisation says no country can fight foot-and-mouth disease in isolation, warning that Namibia's internationally recognised FMD-free status requires cooperation between governments, veterinary authorities, farmers and regional partners. Maintaining the status is critical to protecting the livestock industry and international beef export market access.
The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission, which advises the Minister on acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land for land reform purposes. The term of office runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.
The minister of agriculture says the government is instituting land reform through key policies and laws to address historical injustices that have deprived many Namibians of access to productive land and economic opportunities. The Land Reform Advisory Commission, which advises on the acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land, has received new members who will serve for three years.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has appointed a new Land Reform Advisory Commission to address historical land inequalities and redistribute commercial agricultural land. The new commission began its term on 1 May 2026 and will serve until 30 April 2029.