Tag: Land Reform
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Tanzanian Citizens to Receive Land Titles Promptly, Government Seeks Faster Land Reforms
Commitment to Prompt Land Titles The Tanzanian government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every citizen who qualifies for a land title receives it promptly. In a move aimed at strengthening land tenure and reducing bureaucratic delays, officials emphasized that timely issuance is a top priority for the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human…
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Tanzania Vows Timely Land Titles for Eligible Citizens
Government Pledges Swift Delivery of Land Titles The Tanzanian government has publicly committed to ensuring that every citizen who is eligible for a land title receives it promptly. Speaking to residents and stakeholders, the Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements, Kaspar Mmuya, emphasized that timely issuance of land titles is a key policy…
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Public Lands in Ghana: Why the Lands Commission Should Hold the Key, Per Dr. Godwin Djokoto
Public Lands and the Call for Reform Public lands in Ghana have long been at the center of debates about governance, accountability, and national development. A pivotal voice in this discussion is Dr. Godwin Djokoto, a member of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) 2025 and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of…
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Public Lands in Ghana: Why the Lands Commission Should Manage and People Should Own
Public Lands in Ghana: A Call for People-Centric Stewardship A recent proposal from Dr. Godwin Djokoto, a member of Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) 2025 and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, has sparked renewed debate about who should own and manage public lands. The central idea is simple: vest…
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Public Lands in Ghana: Lands Commission Management Proposal
Introduction: A Policy Pivot for Ghana’s Public Lands Public lands in Ghana have long been at the center of debates about governance, transparency, and equitable use. Recently, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, a member of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) 2025 and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, called for a fundamental shift:…
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Cancel Tribal Lordship: Namibia’s Call for Real Land Reform and Accountability
Introduction: A Crisis Beyond Isolated Incidents Namibia has long promised reform in land ownership and governance, yet recent events in the Oshikoto region highlight a deeper, nationwide struggle. The fatal shooting of a village headman and the serious wounding of another official—both tied to local power dynamics and land rights—signal more than tragedy. They illuminate…
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Cancel Tribal Lordship: Namibia’s Land, Power, and the Call for Accountability
Introduction: A Call for Accountability in Namibia’s Land Politics Namibia finds itself at a crossroads as concerns over land management, traditional authority, and governance intersect. The fatal shooting of a village headman in the Oshikoto region and the serious wounding of another official—who also holds a top government role—highlight a broader pattern: local land disputes…
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Cancel Tribal Lordship: Why Namibia Must Address Land Disputes and the Oshikoto Shootings
Introduction: Reconsidering Tribal Authority in a Changing Namibia Namibia’s land governance and the role of traditional authorities have long been intertwined with the country’s history and social fabric. Yet a recent sequence of violent events in the Oshikoto region—fatal shooting of a village headman and the critical wounding of another, who also holds a top…
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Namibia Farm Auctions: Halt Repossession to Stop Debt Traps
Calls to Pause Farm Repossessions Grow as Debt Traps Threaten Namibian Farmers The Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Farmers’ Union (PDNFU) is stepping up pressure on Agribank of Namibia, calling for an immediate halt to all farm repossessions and auctions. The group argues that aggressive debt collection practices, paired with the country’s ongoing land reform agenda, are…
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Namibian Farmers Demand Halt to Agribank Repossessions Amid Land Reform Debt Traps
Call for a Halt on Farm Repossessions The Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Farmers’ Union (PDNFU) has urged Agribank of Namibia to suspend all farm repossessions and auctions. The appeal comes amid growing concern that the bank’s debt collection practices could entrench financial instability among smallholding and marginalized farmers, particularly those affected by Namibia’s land reform program.…