Ombara Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu people is urging his people to embrace unity amongst themselves and the people around them.
Nguvauva during an annual commemoration at Okeseta in the Omaheke Region over the weekend said he is willing to lead a united tribe and wants the Ovambanderu to welcome anyone who is willing to work with them.
“Let us open our arms and welcome any Ovambanderu who is willing to come back home, we are all Ovambanderu and it is our obligation as the Ovambanderu people to welcome each other and embrace unity,” he said.
“I am an Omumbanderu because you are Omumbanderu, your friend today might be your enemy tomorrow and your enemy today becomes your friend tomorrow, thus, we ought not to question anyone who is coming home regarding where they are coming from or why they are coming back,” said the chief.
Nguvauva further urged young people to participate in cultural activities and be responsible for taking the tribe forward, adding that the Ovambanderu should fight for what is theirs, especially their culture and religion.
“Let us try to bring forth the young generation to follow in our footsteps for our tribe to grow, I am happy now that after six years we are back here commemorating our heroes regardless of the many challenges,” the Ombara said.
The traditional leader furthermore urged those in the know to educate farmers on the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) farming taxation as he said it is a matter of concern among communal farmers.
“There is something going around that has become a concern to some of us, the traditional leaders. The issue of NamRA is a thing that is going to affect communities and families. It is something that we need to work on as soon as possible as it is tough on our communities economically,” he alluded.
The farming taxation is a tax from all income received from selling farm animals and game, leasing land for grazing and agricultural products. A farmer will also be taxed on the livestock or produce that has been donated or consumed.
Source: The Namibian Press Agency