Namibia’s Council of Traditional Leaders

Niël Terblanché As Namibia prepares for the presidential and national assembly elections in November, the role of traditional authorities in promoting national unity and addressing key challenges such as poverty and gender-based violence remains indispensable. On Monday, the 25th Annual Meeting of Namibia's Council of Traditional Leaders (CTL) commenced in Windhoek, focusing on unity, development, and maintaining stability as the country heads towards the November elections. President Nangolo Mbumba officially opened the meeting, acknowledging traditional leaders' vital role in fostering peace and unity, especially in rural communities. “The responsibility of our traditional leaders is to uphold traditions while actively participating…