The Masubia Traditional Authority has installed Raphael Mbala as its Ngambela.

Ngambela Mbala is the former councillor of Kabbe South Constituency and a former teacher.  

He replaced Albius Kamwi, who had served in the same position for 13 years.

Kabulabula villagers under the Masubia Traditional Authority have objected to the appointment of a new Induna, alleging that he was appointed without community consultation.

The Masubia Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region extended its farewell wishes to their retiring stalwart, Ngambela Albius Milinga Kamwi, on Friday.

The gazetting of Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III on the 15th of July by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Simwine for the Masubia people brings an end to the long succession debate.

The new Simwine of the Masubia Traditional Authority, Gilbert Moraliswani III, has said he will stand on the shoulders of those who fought for the independence of Namibia.

He pledged to carry the responsibility bestowed on him with humility, openness, and respect for other traditional authorities.

The Masubia Traditional Authority is preparing to host its first cultural celebration since the crowning of its new chief earlier this year.

The Masubia Festival takes place later this week.

The Masubia Traditional Authority noted that the late President Geingob advocated for inclusivity and gave assurance that everyone matters.