President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is urging traditional leaders to follow their customary laws when appointing leaders to avoid disputes.

Such disputes had led to 16 traditional authorities without leaders.

The spokesperson of the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority, Martin Matsuib, described the elections held for a new chief as invalid and not in accordance with their customary law.

The Elenga Enene of Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Ndilimani Iipumbu and his council have called on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to provide airtime, especially on its radio platforms.

In a meeting between the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, the Daure Daman Traditional Authority, and a concerned group, it was resolved that the nomination of Chief Sagarias Seibeb was procedurally incomplete.

A legal dispute is ongoing at the Windhoek High Court regarding the leadership of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority.

Vipuira Kapuuo, the Herero Chief of Ovitoto, has initiated a court challenge against Professor Mutjinde Katjiua’s claim to the position of Paramount Chief.

Residents of Uis in the Erongo Region have occupied the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority office, demanding the removal of their traditional leader, Chief Sagarias Seibeb.