The traditional leaders from the Hardap and ||Kharas regions have raised a number of issues during their meeting with President Nangolo Mbumba.

These include drought, progress on the Nama and Ovaherero genocide negotiations, and chieftaincy succession disputes.

Dr. Mbumba convened the meeting at Keetmanshoop with traditional leaders to hear their concerns and introduce himself. 

The traditional leaders, while voicing their concerns, also applauded the government for the smooth transition of power to Dr. Mbumba following the death of President Hage Geingob.