Namibian president urges unity, peaceful dialogue to advance development

WINDHOEK, June 15– Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged citizens to reject tribalism, regionalism, discrimination, and violence, calling for a stronger commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and peaceful dialogue as the foundation for national cohesion and development.

Speaking on Sunday at the 130th commemoration of the Battle of Otjunda in Okahandja, where Namibia honored Ovambanderu leader Kahimemua Nguvauva, who was executed by German colonial forces in 1896, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the country’s history of resistance underscored the importance of unity.

“Our diversity must remain a source of strength and unity as we work together to transform our country into a prosperous and inclusive nation,” she said.