Traditional leaders of Ongongo, Ongango, Etanga and Omungunda villages gathered at Opuwo recently to discuss disputes between villages and conservancies as well as borders between villages.
Speaking at the gathering, Governor of the Kunene Region, Simson Tjongarero, said traditional leaders should uphold the culture of brotherhood in the region, adding that disputes and conflicts should be resolved peacefully. About 400 traditional leaders and their councillors attended the meeting.The Governor said his regional council acknowledged the authority of traditional leaders in resolving disputes and conflicts on land issues.He said a small committee had been appointed to look into land disputes in the region but that some communities in the region had rejected it.- NampaAbout 400 traditional leaders and their councillors attended the meeting.The Governor said his regional council acknowledged the authority of traditional leaders in resolving disputes and conflicts on land issues.He said a small committee had been appointed to look into land disputes in the region but that some communities in the region had rejected it.- Nampa
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