Kudumo approved as new Ukwangali chief after decade-long dispute

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2025-08-15

NKURENKURU, 14 August 2025- The new approved Ukwangali Chief Eugene Siwombe Kudumo, Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo and Chairperson Joseph Sivaku Sikongo at Ukwangali Traditional Authority on Thursday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 15 AUG (NAMPA) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday approved Eugene Siwombe Kudumo as the new Ukwangali Chief after a chieftainship dispute spanning 11 years.
After more than 10 years without traditional leadership, the Ukwangali Traditional Authority has finally received approval for a new chief, marking the end of one of Namibia’s most protracted chieftainship disputes.
Kavango West Region Governor, Verna Sinimbo delivered the official ap...

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NKURENKURU, 14 August 2025- The new approved Ukwangali Chief Eugene Siwombe Kudumo. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

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