Geingob wants unity within communities
President Hage Geingob has expressed dismay about succession conflicts in traditional communities, saying they are not only distracting but also unnecessary.
The president emphasised that although unity is not the solution for prosperity, it is the fuel that will sustain the nation on its journey towards prosperity.
He made these comments at the 20th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders at Rundu yesterday.
“Unfortunately, on numerous occasions, the government is dragged into the midst of these avoidable disputes, which not only cause divisions among communities but are also time consuming, taking necessary time and resources which would best be served on matters of priority such as the war against poverty,” the president said.
Furthermore, the president urged traditional leaders to establish community trust funds in order to complement the government's efforts.
“The implementation of a Community Trust Fund by all traditional authorities will be an ideal instrument to buttress economic development at the regional level through the promotion of various activities such as fundraising events, trade fairs and cultural festivals.
“I, therefore, encourage our traditional authorities to prioritise this area,” he urged.
Geingob further stressed that it was an ideal mechanism to spur regional development at the grassroots level.
JEMIMA BEUKES
The president emphasised that although unity is not the solution for prosperity, it is the fuel that will sustain the nation on its journey towards prosperity.
He made these comments at the 20th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders at Rundu yesterday.
“Unfortunately, on numerous occasions, the government is dragged into the midst of these avoidable disputes, which not only cause divisions among communities but are also time consuming, taking necessary time and resources which would best be served on matters of priority such as the war against poverty,” the president said.
Furthermore, the president urged traditional leaders to establish community trust funds in order to complement the government's efforts.
“The implementation of a Community Trust Fund by all traditional authorities will be an ideal instrument to buttress economic development at the regional level through the promotion of various activities such as fundraising events, trade fairs and cultural festivals.
“I, therefore, encourage our traditional authorities to prioritise this area,” he urged.
Geingob further stressed that it was an ideal mechanism to spur regional development at the grassroots level.
JEMIMA BEUKES
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