Masubia Traditional Authority

Also known as: MTA

Traditional authority in Zambezi Region involved in chieftaincy succession disputes and cultural preservation efforts.

2026-03-052026-09-26

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September 2026
22 SeptWindhoek Observer
Masubia Traditional Authority reported that a meeting on 14 September became quarrelsome despite police and security presence
Source
“According to the Masubia traditional authority, a meeting held on 14 September became quarrelsome despite the presence of police and security officials.”
Land disputes must never be allowed to become a spark for violence
July 2026
25 JulInformanté
Masubia Traditional Authority revived the cultural festival after a six-year absence
Source
“She praised the Masubia community for reviving the festival after a six-year absence, describing its return as a symbol of hope and a demonstration of Namibia's commitment to protecting its cultural heritage.”
President calls for unity, cultural preservation at revived Masubia Cultural Festival
March 2026
18 MarNew Era
Masubia Traditional Authority is calling for immediate and long-term interventions including improved transport systems and elevated infrastructure
Source
“Traditional leaders are now calling for immediate and long-term interventions, including improved transport systems and elevated infrastructure.”
Kabbe under siege

Politics

Masubia chieftaincy dispute returns to High Court October 1

The News

Princess Sehwe Maiba's side is challenging the process that led to Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa's designation as Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III, seeking to set aside the urban and rural development minister's April 2025 approval and the subsequent recognition under Proclamation No. 29 of 2025. The dispute stems from the succession process following Chief Kisco Maiba Liswani III's death in July 2021, with Sehwe and the Masubia Royal Council contending the process bypassed traditional succession order and royal institutions.

23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

Masubia chieftaincy dispute returns to High Court October 1
Princess Sehwe Maiba's side is challenging the process that led to Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa's designation as Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III, seeking to set aside the urban and rural development minister's April 2025 approval and the subsequent recognition under Proclamation No. 29 of 2025. The dispute stems from the succession process following Chief Kisco Maiba Liswani III's death in July 2021, with Sehwe and the Masubia Royal Council contending the process bypassed traditional succession order and royal institutions.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 24 September

Minister Immanuel questions mothers naming children instead of fathers
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel questioned the practice of mothers naming their children during a cultural event at the University of Namibia's Ogongo campus, asking what culture permits mothers rather than fathers to name children. Immanuel suggested such changes contribute to father–child disconnection and described them as "cultural imperialism."
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

Namibia must resolve land disputes before violence escalates
The Windhoek Observer warns that a decades-old land dispute in the Zambezi Region involving multiple families and traditional authorities risks escalation into violence and must be resolved through legal and timely intervention. Land disputes, particularly in communal areas, involve deep connections to identity and livelihood and require careful handling by institutions to prevent confrontation.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 17 August

Minister Sankwasa defends N$45,000 Bukalo plot purchase
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has rejected allegations that he received preferential treatment in purchasing four business plots in Bukalo Extension 2 for N$45,000 combined. Former Bukalo Village Council CEO Martin Limbo questioned whether the transaction complied with legal requirements and whether the price represented a discount, claiming the properties were individually valued at approximately N$23,500 each.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 29 July

Government appoints three new Council of Traditional Leaders members
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has appointed three new members to the Council of Traditional Leaders under the Council of Traditional Authorities Act, 1997: chief Eugen Siwombe Kudumo to represent the Kwangali traditional authority, traditional councillor Mukamba Evans Katukula to represent the Masubia traditional authority, and traditional councillor Muhembo Sebastian to represent the Mbukushu/Hambakushu traditional authority. The appointments took effect upon publication in Government Gazette No. 8977.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 25 July

President urges cultural preservation and unity at Masubia festival
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to preserve their cultural heritage while promoting national unity and economic development at the Masubia Cultural Festival in Bukalo, Zambezi Region. She welcomed attendance from traditional leaders across Namibia and delegations from Botswana and Zambia, emphasising that cultural festivals play an important role in preserving traditions and strengthening understanding among diverse communities.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 7 May

Masubia chief alive; rumours of death denied by authority
The Ngambela of the Masubia Traditional Authority held a media briefing to deny rumours of Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III's death, presenting the chief to media to demonstrate he is well. The Ngambela attributed the false reports to the chief's recent trip to Windhoek for routine medical check-ups.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

Traditional authorities split on proposed widow social grant
The Erongo Widows' Association has called for a government social grant for widows, particularly young widows and those caring for children alone. Traditional leaders are divided: some argue the government has too many responsibilities and question whether all widows are vulnerable, while others support the grant as a means to improve child welfare and support primary breadwinners.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

Lake Liambezi farmers harvest crops before advancing floodwaters
Farmers around Lake Liambezi are rushing to harvest maize, sorghum and other crops weeks early as floodwaters advance from Angola through the Zambezi Region. The premature harvesting follows earlier locust damage, and officials warn more severe flooding is expected in coming weeks, with water levels potentially rising above seven metres and affecting multiple constituencies including Kabbe South, Sibbinda and Katima Rural.
9 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

Rapidly rising Zambezi floodwaters cut off Kabbe communities
Communities in Kabbe South and North have been isolated by swiftly rising floodwaters in early March, with the Zambezi River reaching seven metres and overflowing into surrounding plains. Residents are now reliant on costly and dangerous canoe transport, while access to healthcare, education, and food supplies has been severely disrupted, prompting calls for improved transport systems and elevated infrastructure.
18 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 March

Masubia's new Ngambela prioritizes financial recovery and unity
Raphael Mbala, newly inaugurated Ngambela of Masubia Traditional Authority, says the authority faces poor financial status and deep community divisions after nearly four years without a substantive chief. He plans to restore financial transparency, strengthen governance systems, and rebuild unity through improved communication and adherence to cultural succession principles.
5 March 2026 · New Era →