Sankwasa calls for traditional leaders to respect customary laws

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2025-07-15

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. (Photo: Contributed)

KEETMANSHOOP, 15 JUL (NAMPA) - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, said the persistent squabbles and disputes over traditional leadership succession not only prolong the filling of leadership vacancies, but also create unnecessary disunity and hold entire communities back from progressing.

Sankwasa, who made these remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf on Monday at the start of a five-day training workshop on the legal...

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