Nama clans want unity

NAMA traditional leaders have created a discussion forum to promote unity among different clans.

Nine recognised traditional leaders last week gathered for two days at Warmbad to compile a draft constitution for the forum. The Nama clans that will be represented on the forum include the #Aonin, Kai//Kuan, /Hai/khau-an, Orlam, Blouwes #Gae-#guis, //Khau/Goan, !Aman, !Gami#nun, lKhowesen, lHoa/aran //Aixa//aes and !Kharkhoen clans.Addressing traditional leaders, the forum’s interim chairperson Dawid Frederick, who is the !Aman clan chief, said there was a need for unity among the Nama clans.The main objective of the forum is to mediate in possible conflicts between Nama clans.In addition, the forum will promote the Nama people’s cultural identity and foster peaceful co-existence with other traditional communities across the country.According to Frederick, traditional leaders will meet in December to review and adopt the forum’s constitution.Frederick said the high unemployment among Nama people contributed to the creation of the form.The Nama clans that will be represented on the forum include the #Aonin, Kai//Kuan, /Hai/khau-an, Orlam, Blouwes #Gae-#guis, //Khau/Goan, !Aman, !Gami#nun, lKhowesen, lHoa/aran //Aixa//aes and !Kharkhoen clans.Addressing traditional leaders, the forum’s interim chairperson Dawid Frederick, who is the !Aman clan chief, said there was a need for unity among the Nama clans.The main objective of the forum is to mediate in possible conflicts between Nama clans.In addition, the forum will promote the Nama people’s cultural identity and foster peaceful co-existence with other traditional communities across the country.According to Frederick, traditional leaders will meet in December to review and adopt the forum’s constitution.Frederick said the high unemployment among Nama people contributed to the creation of the form.