The Governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, encouraged farmers at Farm Kunibes Number 88 to adopt modern, climate-smart farming practices to ensure optimal use of the land and strengthen food security in the region.

|Goagoses highlighted this during the official handover of farm units A and B, to newly resettled beneficiaries. 

Speaking at the handover ceremony, |Goagoses described the occasion as historic, noting that it represents both a symbolic and practical step toward addressing land access, rural development and economic empowerment.

She emphasised that agriculture remains a cornerstone of Namibia's economy, playing a vital role in food security, job creation and sustainable rural livelihoods. 

Therefore, she urged the beneficiaries to use the land productively to create employment and uplift their communities.

 However, she acknowledged challenges that have affected the farm in recent years, including theft, vandalism and illegal occupation, which have hindered progress.

"We must also acknowledge the challenges. Incidents of theft, vandalism and illegal occupation have undermined progress here in recent years. I therefore call upon the Tsoaxudaman Traditional Authority to continue sensitising the Otjimbingwe community on the importance of safeguarding farm infrastructure and respecting land rights. Protecting government property benefits not only the current beneficiaries but also enables us to redirect scarce resources towards acquiring more land for other deserving Namibians."

The Senior Councillor of the Tsoaxudaman Traditional Authority, Jonathan Neumbo, called for unity amongst all tribes within Otjimbingwe and surrounding areas.

"People are crying for land, and if you are a lucky person to get a piece of land, you must make all Namibians proud of that piece of land. Make sure that other people benefit from that piece of land because this land belongs to all Namibians, but you are the chosen one to directly benefit from this land."