WINDHOEK, 06 JUN – A campaign aimed at reducing tribalism will be launched in the Kunene Region later this year.
The region’s governor, Marius Sheya told Nampa on Wednesday the ‘I am a proud Namibian’ campaign will seek to celebrate the diversity of the people of Kunene and to boost patriotism.
It will start in August or September and run for a year.
“The main target will be learners and the youth, but we will have to ensure the involvement of all sectors of society such as government institutions, churches and traditional authorities,” Sheya said.
The governor went on to say tribalism appears to be on the rise in Kunene and he wants to fight it by promoting inclusivity.
“I was born and brewed in this region and it really pains me to see the recent change of behaviour in our people. You even find youngsters insulting elders nowadays,” he said, adding that his intention is to fight the problem “while it is still early.”
All seven constituencies will be visited. Activities to be carried out during the campaign include public lectures, debates, dramas by learners and youth groups, traditional storytelling and workshops.
Supporting the initiative was Swapo Women’s Council representative in Kunene, Kahimbona Musaso, who told this news agency a lot needs to be done to combat the problem.
“As a region, Kunene needs to unite and people need to accommodate each other and not let the cultural diversity the region is known for, suffer,” she said.
She blamed rising instances of tribalism on a number of causes such as urbanisation, drought and churches.
Musaso said some churches have been discriminating against cultural practices such as the holy fire.
“Some people from the Ovahimba community have stopped wearing their traditional attire in some churches becomes they are not welcome when they wear it,” she said.
(NAMPA)
Sheya to launch ‘I am a proud Namibian’ campaign
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