The Union welcomes President Hakainde Hichilema’s recognition of the ongoing land challenges at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, particularly the issue of multiple titles and the toll land disputes are taking on farmers. This concern reflects the everyday reality for many in the agricultural sector.
However, ZNFU notes with serious concern that the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill, N.A.B. 13 of 2025, was drafted without consulting farmers—despite being the most affected stakeholders. This lack of engagement has led to deep dissatisfaction with the bill,especially the provision granting the Chief Registrar of Lands powers to cancel Certificates of
Title.
Farmers view this as a threat to land security, which is the foundation of agricultural investment and financing. The provision, if enacted without adequate safeguards and broad-based consultation, risks eroding confidence in the land administration system.
The Union therefore fervently appeals to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to withdraw the bill from Parliament immediately and to initiate a transparent consultation process with all stakeholders, including the farming community. Meaningful engagement is essential to ensure that any amendments protect the integrity of land ownership while addressing current challenges.
For Zambia National Farmers’ Union
Jervis Zimba
PRESIDENT
Of late, Zambia has had so many unconsulted NAB’s lacking public feedback. Can the Justice Ministry explain something? Or is it just outright maliciousness on the part of the stakeholders?
At the same time can anyone assist whether true or false HH was given 3000 hectares of land with Zambesi river frontage in livingstone area by a chief bringing his land ownership around the country to around 100,000 hectares ????????????
Was this man not removed? The courts said he had overstayed his mandate. Doesnt the National Farmers Union have a Secretary to issue communiquès?
Someone with a history of grabbing other people’s land is now pushing to change the law to make it easier for him to grab more land. Aikona
This is a Very bad Bill and it may affect those crafting in the future and This will also negatively affect the Citizens and the financial markets because the trust that is placed on the the Title deed as a means of collateral will be eroded.