-The Government will study the recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into Claims of Ancestral Land Rights and Restitution. This was said by President Hage Geingob when he received the commission's final report.
-Demands by some communities for compensation of ancestral land are genuine and within internationally accepted standard practices.
-The Commission of Inquiry into Claims of Ancestral Land Rights and Restitution will be visiting all regions and constituencies from 17 June to 25 July for public input.
-A commission to investigate ancestral land and restitution will by headed by the Presidency.
-Many speakers at the second National Land Conference are calling for the burning issue of ancestral land to be carefully looked at to address past injustices as well as restoring the dignity of some affected communities.
-Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba warned that the issue of ancestral land claims could have negative consequences, saying such calls are not in the interest of the country and is counter productive.
The Damara King’s Council criticised the Swapo Party Elders’ Council (SPEC) view that resolutions emanating from debates around the restitution of ancestral land not be implemented, amid fears that it would lead to civil strife.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) leader has dismissed claims that the ruling SWAPO Party and Government are pulling a stunt in holding the second National Land Conference.
Traditional leaders are urged to speak with one voice when it comes to the issue of ancestral land.
-SWANU is proposing constitutional reforms to protect and restore ancestral land rights from 1883 onward.
