Ovaherero Authority pledges support for schools

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The leadership of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority in the Aminius Constituency has pledged to assist local schools in bridging the resource gap.

The authority has also committed itself to helping the education fraternity address discipline issues among learners.

Ovaherero Chieftaincy Dispute Intensifies in High Court

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The Ovaherero chieftaincy dispute continued in the Windhoek High Court, as Senior Traditional Councillor Vipuira Kapuuo faced cross-examination by Advocate Albert Strydom before Judge Lotta Ambunda. 

Kapuuo challenges Katjiua's claim to Paramount Chieftaincy in Court

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In his opening statement during the court challenge in which Ovaherero chief Vipuira Kapuuo is seeking to nullify the claim of Mutjinde Katjiua as the Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero. Advocate Raymond Heathcote argued that Katjiua is attempting to assume this title through what he described as a "coup d'état."

OTA focuses on community empowerment at Toasis gathering

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The leader of a faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, says the authority remains focused on promoting good leadership and community projects for economic empowerment, among other things.

Otjinene mourns traditional leader Usiel Kambirongo

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The Otjinene community has lost a stalwart traditional leader and member of the Senior Traditional Council of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo.

The 82-year-old Kambirongo died on the 5th of August after battling with a long illness.

Dr. Hoze Riruako calls for peace among OvaHerero community

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Dr. Hoze Riruako, the leader of a faction of the OvaHerero Traditional Authority, has called for peace within the community of OvaHerero amidst a bitter leadership dispute. 

This weekend saw both factions congregating in Okahandja for two separate Red Flag Day commemorations.