Otjiwarongo:Members of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia gathered on Monday for their annual meeting to discuss issues affecting traditional authorities across the country. The event is organized by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development in collaboration with the Council of Traditional Leaders.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, emphasized the significant role of traditional authorities in governance, especially in managing communal land and natural resources. He highlighted that chiefs are responsible for allocating communal land and ensuring the proper placement of community facilities such as boreholes.

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders is also attended by Deputy Minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele and Vice President Lucia Witbooi. The ministry's Public Relations Officer, Etuna Shikalepo, mentioned that each of Namibia's 53 recognized traditional authorities is expected to send two representatives. The discussions will focus on traditional leadership roles and national development.

The meeting is scheduled to conclude on Friday.