The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has warned against ethnic sentiments and tribalism.

Gertze called for collective efforts in solving challenges hindering socio-economic development.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to reject divisive tendencies such as tribalism, regionalism and discrimination in order to build a unified and inclusive society. 

The president says countless men and women sacrificed their lives to attain national freedom and independence. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to reject divisive tendencies such as tribalism, regionalism, and discrimination in order to build a unified and inclusive society.
 

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and corruption, urging unity and collective responsibility in building the nation.

Corruption, inequality, and growing social divisions took center stage as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a firm and reflective midnight address, marking Namibia’s 36th Independence Day.

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.