Prime Minister Elija Ngurare has commended traditional leaders in the Zambezi Region for demonstrating unity of purpose, saying it reflects the vision of a peaceful and united Namibia as championed by the country’s founding leaders.

The Elenga Enene of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority has urged Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa to work in unison with traditional authorities to bring development to locals.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is urging traditional leaders to follow their customary laws when appointing leaders to avoid disputes.

Such disputes had led to 16 traditional authorities without leaders.

The !Aman Traditional Authority Council members paid a courtesy call to ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency councillor Suzan Ndjaleka. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed development plans outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) with traditional leaders in the Kavango East and West regions.

 She emphasised the crucial role the traditional authorities play in ensuring the welfare of Namibian citizens. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has urged traditional authorities and councils to steer away from squabbles and disputes over leadership succession.

These Sankwasa warn these only lead to disunity and halt development.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said there is a new wind of hope in the Zambezi Region as all traditional leaders gathered at Sangwali to celebrate the Batsara cultural festival.

Dr. Hoze Riruako, leader of one of the two Herero factions, has called on traditional councillors in the Otjinene area to step in and diffuse the situation that might result in bloodshed. 

His call followed unrest in the area after a resident was killed over the weekend.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on traditional leaders to work alongside the government in combating domestic violence, particularly the abuse of women and children.

Community members of Vaalgras Village in the ||Kharas Region converged at the tiny village over the weekend to pay homage to their fallen heroes during the annual festival.