Authorities in the Omaheke Region have warned commercial farm owners against unfair labour practices and the eviction of farm workers.

The councillor for the Okorukambe constituency in the region, Rocco Nguvauva, issued the warning after he was denied access to some commercial farms in the constituency.

The constituency councillor of Okorukambe, Rocco Nguvauva, says commercial farm owners in his constituency continue to deny access to their farms by keeping gates locked. While acknowledging that this is done for security reasons, he says workers are denied access to relevant government services.

He alleges that many farm workers are treated unfairly, and government officials have no way of visiting them for inspections relating to labour matters.

Nguvauva made reference to workers who were dismissed at Farm Esbenta in the constituency.

Nguvauva wants the dismissed workers to be reinstated with full monthly payments or else compensated accordingly.

57-year-old Hoedjie Koe-Hoe, who worked at Farm Esbenta for more than thirteen years, says whenever they call government officials to come visit them, their employer considers their presence a threat.

Approached for comment, Farm Owner Gert Koekermoer told nbc News that he is not at liberty to share any information but says inspectors are welcome at his farm, Esbenta.

Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) representative Tanja Dahl informed nbc News team that most commercial farmers lock their gates for security reasons, and it's always advisable to make prior arrangements before anyone undertakes a visit, whether government officials or the public.