Iipumbu calls for cultural restoration

NAMPA

2025-08-06

OSHAKATI, 06 August 2025 - Chief of Uukwambi Traditional Authority Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu speaking during the annual cultural festival of UNAM at Oshakati on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 06 AUG (NAMPA) – Chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority has called for cultural restoration, stating that Namibians are slowly losing their heritage by focusing on Western ways.
Iipumbu made the call during the official opening of the University of Namibia (UNAM) Cultural Festival at the Oshakati campus on Wednesday.
Iipumbu expressed concern that modern influences are eroding traditional values, languages...

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