The Chairperson of the Nama Festival, Dirk ǂEigub, has described the Nama anthem as a powerful symbol of unity and cultural pride among the Nama people. 

The anthem was launched during the Nama festival's official opening on Friday.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development says at this stage it cannot confirm the validity of the elections held by the |Khomanin community to remove their Gaos Juliane Gawa-!Nas and her council from the office.

A vote of no confidence was instituted against Gaos Gawa-!Nas and her council on 16 May. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has announced Aruvita Kayoka as the Hompa of the Gciriku Traditional Authority. 

Sankwasa made the announcement at the Gciriku Traditional Authority's headquarters at Ndiyona in Kavango East.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has met with the various family members in dispute over chieftainship within the Gciriku Traditional Authority.

Sankwasa said only a few other stakeholders need to be consulted before putting the matter to rest.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, paid a courtesy visit to the Batswana ba Namibia Traditional Authority.

The life and legacy of Chief Clemens Kapuuo were honoured in Okakarara over the weekend. Members of the Ovaherero community, along with traditional leaders and political figures, gathered to commemorate one of Namibia's most revered leaders.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has extended its appreciation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following the government's recent decision to recognise the Baster Gemeente Traditional Authority and the approval of Herbert Britz as its designated Kaptein.

Residents of Ward 10 at Grootberg say several senior traditional councillors of the |Gaio Daman Traditional Authority continue to serve despite their tenures having expired.

The community says this raises serious concerns about governance and compliance with the Traditional Authorities Act.

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.

The late Headman of Oshikoto's Onelago Village Sam Nepando was buried at Onamutene on Saturday.
  
Nepando was fatally shot to death a week ago following a land dispute.