President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says traditional leadership succession disputes are draining state resources and weakening communities.
She is calling on traditional leaders to resolve conflicts through customary law.
Speaking at the 27th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders at Otjiwarongo on Monday, she said prolonged disputes leave some traditional authorities without recognised leaders and create division within communities.
Her statement was read on her behalf by vice president Lucia Witbooi as the president was attending a business forum in Angola.
“Leadership succession disputes drain state resources and weaken our communities,” she said, urging traditional leaders to resolve disagreements amicably rather than resorting to civil courts.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also warned against corruption, land grabbing, illegal fencing and the unauthorised sale of communal land, saying traditional authorities must ensure fair and transparent land allocation.
The president also urged communities to prepare for possible El Niño-related poor rainfall, while promoting responsible water management and protecting shared grazing land.
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