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TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP: Vice President Lucia Witbooi has held a courtesy meeting with the Bondelswarts Traditional Authority, led by Acting Chief Dencil Christian, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional leaders. The engagement underscores the Government of Namibia\u2019s commitment to working closely with traditional authorities, recognising their important role in community development, cultural preservation, and inclusive governance. Photos: Vice President of Namibia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP: Vice President Lucia Witbooi has held a courtesy meeting with the Bondelswarts Traditional Authority, led by Acting Chief Dencil Christian, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional leaders. 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