Youth unemployment, tribalism, the modernisation of agriculture, and the use of state health facilities dominated discussions between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and a delegation from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) led by its president, McHenry Venaani, at State House.
Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has acknowledged that, despite Namibia’s strong legal and policy frameworks promoting national unity, the enforcement of anti-tribalism measures in schools remains inconsistent, allowing ethnic divisions and stereotypes to persist
The Governor of Hardap Region, Riaan McNab, has announced that the recruitment of nurses for the region’s health directorate has been suspended amid allegations of tribalism.
The Chairperson of the National Council and councillor of Mankupi Constituency, Lukas Muha, issued a stern warning against the use of divisive language.
He urged community members to refrain from statements that promote tribalism, racism or regionalism.
Swapo Party Member of Parliament in the National Council, Gerhard Shiimi, emphasised the vital role of the National Youth Council in addressing the needs of young people in Namibia.
The Swapo Party Executive Committee Member in the Zambezi Region, Alufea Sampofu, has condemned tribalism within the party.
Sampofu was speaking at the regional mobilisation and recruitment drive at Katima Mulilo over the weekend.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has launched an investigation into allegations of tribalism in the selection of students for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery programs.
The university promised to release the outcome of the investigation next week.
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and tolerate one another as a people.
Pohamba believes Namibians can do more if they stand together in harmony, irrespective of their social status.
