The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has launched a 5-year strategic plan aimed at bolstering land reform, food security, and access to water across the country.

Over 41,000 hectares of commercial farmland have been acquired and redistributed, while thousands of land rights were issued under the Communal Land Reform Act, aimed at improving security of tenure for rural communities.

Minister Inge Zaamwani said the ministry's goal is to assist resettled farmers to become more productive and to reduce the country's reliance on government-driven food production.

"We stand, therefore, united and reaffirming our commitment, and I hope I speak on behalf of all of us to bring a prosperous, self-reliant and food-secure nation. They say if you are not able to feed yourself, the master is the one who produces your food."

The plan also seeks to cut in half the distance rural residents travel to fetch water, as some still walk more than 5 kilometres.

The Ministry's Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata says farmers' success will contribute to the achievement of the implementation of the strategic plan.

"So we will focus on prioritising and streamlining interventions to ensure sustainable resource management and promote equitable socio-economic development across all sectors and communities."

The Ministry, she says, remains committed to allocating more land for resettlement, improving rural water supply, and creating a conducive environment for farmers to thrive.
The strategic plan launched is for the years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030.