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Marula fruit a symbol of national unity, says president

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia to use celebrations of cultural identity to unite the country rather than allowing them to create division. Speaking on Saturday at the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival, which is celebrated at Onamega in the Omusati region this year, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the festival demonstrates that Namibia’s cultural diversity is a […] The post Marula fruit a symbol of national unity, says president appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian23 May 2026, 05:37 pm
Marula fruit a symbol of national unity, says president

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia to use celebrations of cultural identity to unite the country rather than allowing them to create division. Speaking on Saturday at the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival, which is celebrated at Onamega in the Omusati region this year, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the festival demonstrates that Namibia’s cultural diversity is a strength. “We must reject in the strongest terms any attempts to use our diverse cultures and traditions to divide us,”

Originally published by The Namibian on 23 May 2026, 05:37 pm. View original article