Bravo Namibia.I write in response to the article, Namibia: Land reform moves into fast lane (NA, April). How welcome and timely! After years of going slow on land reform with the "willing-seller willing-buyer" approach, the Namibian government should be applauded for wanting now to accelerate the land redistribution re·dis·tri·bu·tion n. 1. The act or process of redistributing. 2. An economic theory or policy that advocates reducing inequalities in the distribution of wealth. programme. This means that a fair compensation for the freehold Freehold, borough, United States Freehold, borough (1990 pop. 10,742), seat of Monmouth co., E central N.J.; settled c.1650, called Monmouth Courthouse (1715–1801), inc. as a town 1869, as a borough 1919. interest will be paid and hence enhance peace and unity between both the majority native African farmers and their minority white counterparts. This approach to land reform and redistribution is more humane humane pertaining to the avoidance of infliction of pain, discomfort and harassment; used especially with regard to animals. humane considerations , practical and realistic. It is my fervent prayer that both the white and African farmers would cooperate and support the smooth implementation of this very important policy. I also hope that countries like South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. and Zimbabwe with similar land problems would take a cue from Namibia's laudable laud·a·ble adj. Healthy; favorable. policy, and as a matter of urgency institute measures to fine-tune their ongoing land reforms to ensure lasting peace, stability and unity. Anthony Gyamera Sefwi Wiawso, Ghana |
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