The disregard for customary laws by some traditional authorities has resulted in persistent leadership succession squabbles.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on traditional authorities to stop infighting that is creating disunity, which goes against what traditional authorities stand for. 

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has reminded traditional authorities that it's high time they acquaint themselves with the seven pillars of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) to address regional development.

Nganate made this remark at the annual Okeseta Commemoration Day.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appealed to the Council of Traditional Authority Leaders not to allow traditional authorities in disputes to attend the annual gathering.

The government, through the Justice and Labour Relations Ministry, has handed over eight vehicles to traditional authorities to support their community courts and strengthen the traditional justice system. 

|Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma visited farms Arovley, Nauasport and Khanumeb in the Windhoek Rural Constituency as part of his regional familiarisation programme to better understand the challenges faced by residents.

In the northern Kunene Region, over five Traditional Authorities have been seeking formal recognition from the government for more than 30 years.

The Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia (CTLN) has applauded President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's approach to involve the voices of traditional authorities in the affairs of the country.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised concerns about succession disputes within traditional authorities. 

He raised the issue during his address at the belated independence celebration at Mukwe in Kavango East over the weekend.

Body of Christ Party leader and MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia.