Good Luck To Chief Mayuni

KINDLY allow me to comment on the article entitled ‘Duplicate Mafwe Chiefdom spreads confusion’ published in The Namibian of Friday, August 6.

At times it’s quite hard to know who to blame in the ongoing tribal confusion and division amongst the Mafwe community. While criticism can easily be levelled at the Government in power, it could as well be some people within the Mafwe community responsible for the confusion and perceived government interference.The troubles and disturbances within the Mafwe Traditional Structures had been there for many years – prior to independence – though the then Apartheid regime had a way of dealing with the situation which was fear and intimidation – a thing of the past today.It is a fact that though many call themselves Mafwe, the language group ranges from Matotela, Mambukushu, Mbalangwe and perceived Sifwe language-spoken by Mayuni and others.Its high time that the Mafwe Community declared an independence of its various languages within the freedom to exercise their will.Should Chief Mayuni have blessing of his community, the Mafwe Traditional Authorities from Chichimane must respect that decision, as was the case with the Mayeyi of Chief Sangwali.In the final analysis we are still one people – whose best interest is to live together and share the fruits of an independent Namibia.As a Mafwe and a subject of Chief Simasiku Mamili, I find it about time we put our priorities elsewhere as a people rather than to build hatred among a big family of descendants of the Mafwe people.If the Government and its Traditional Council are acting in the best interest of our people time will tell.For Chief Mayuni: We can only wish you the best and congratulations.Joseph Mulife Muchali CanadaWhile criticism can easily be levelled at the Government in power, it could as well be some people within the Mafwe community responsible for the confusion and perceived government interference.The troubles and disturbances within the Mafwe Traditional Structures had been there for many years – prior to independence – though the then Apartheid regime had a way of dealing with the situation which was fear and intimidation – a thing of the past today.It is a fact that though many call themselves Mafwe, the language group ranges from Matotela, Mambukushu, Mbalangwe and perceived Sifwe language-spoken by Mayuni and others.Its high time that the Mafwe Community declared an independence of its various languages within the freedom to exercise their will.Should Chief Mayuni have blessing of his community, the Mafwe Traditional Authorities from Chichimane must respect that decision, as was the case with the Mayeyi of Chief Sangwali.In the final analysis we are still one people – whose best interest is to live together and share the fruits of an independent Namibia.As a Mafwe and a subject of Chief Simasiku Mamili, I find it about time we put our priorities elsewhere as a people rather than to build hatred among a big family of descendants of the Mafwe people.If the Government and its Traditional Council are acting in the best interest of our people time will tell.For Chief Mayuni: We can only wish you the best and congratulations.Joseph Mulife Muchali Canada