“Germany supports Alte Feste restoration in Windhoek
By Otto Gotlieb
13 February 2025
The German government has committed N$3.2 million towards the restoration of the Alte Feste building in Windhoek with the aim of preserving Namibia’s cultural heritage.
According to a statement issued by the German Embassy in Windhoek, the funding will support extensive repairs and rehabilitation, ensuring the historic structure is repurposed as a national genocide museum as well as a centre of excellence for arts, crafts and heritage.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the Namibia Craft Centre […].
German ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter emphasised the project’s importance in fostering historical reflection.
“The renovations of the building can facilitate the discussion about the colonial legacy among future generations and help us to learn from history,” he said.
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- Full report “Germany supports Alte Feste restoration in Windhoek” on the website of the Namibian (last checked in February 2025)
- See also the media release “Germany supports renovation of the Alte Feste building” of the German Embassy in Namibia dated 11 February 2025