Sankwasa consults Gciriku community on chief dispute

NAMPA

2026-04-11

RUNDU, 10 April 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa speaking to the Gciriku community at Rundu on Friday. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 11 APR (NAMPA) - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa held an urgent meeting in Rundu on Friday to address the ongoing leadership dispute between two factions within the Gciriku Traditional Authority.
The authority has been without a recognised chief for nearly seven years, following the death of Hompa Kassian Shiyambi in November 2019.
After his passing, disagreements among family members over who should succeed him escalat...

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