Otjindjerese TA, Opuwo Town Council in boundaries expansion conundrum

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2024-11-12

OPUWO, 20 April 2024 - The Otjindjerese Traditional Authority and the Opuwo Town Council are at odds over the town's border extension plans. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

By Uakutura Kambaekua
OPUWO, 12 NOV (NAMPA) – In response to community grievances, the Otjindjerese Traditional Authority is seeking fresh discussions with the Opuwo Town Council to address the proposed town border extension.
The extension of the town’s borders remains a bone of contention since it brings up significant issues regarding the precise role of traditional leaders, notably the Otjindjerese TA, which is now poking holes in Opuwo’s deve...

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