Traditional leaders from the communities affected by the 1904-1908 genocide urged the government to speed up the ongoing talks on genocide.
They indicated that the long delay continues to cause pain and frustration among the descendants of the victims.
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said his office will not recognise applications from chiefs who have no proof of lineage or land to lead their subjects.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa said chiefs are responsible for their people and appealed to both politicians and traditional leaders to ensure communities benefit from government support.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the government is prepared to address concerns raised by traditional leaders in Zambezi to transform the region into Namibia's breadbasket.
The premier addressed the annual Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe Traditional Authority over the weekend.
Prime Minister Elija Ngurare has commended traditional leaders in the Zambezi Region for demonstrating unity of purpose, saying it reflects the vision of a peaceful and united Namibia as championed by the country’s founding leaders.
The Elenga Enene of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority has urged Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa to work in unison with traditional authorities to bring development to locals.
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 !Aman Traditional Authority Council members paid a courtesy call to ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency councillor Suzan Ndjaleka.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed development plans outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) with traditional leaders in the Kavango East and West regions.
She emphasised the crucial role the traditional authorities play in ensuring the welfare of Namibian citizens.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has urged traditional authorities and councils to steer away from squabbles and disputes over leadership succession.
These Sankwasa warn these only lead to disunity and halt development.
