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Dialogue on Namibia’s past – in the Media
Here you will find a selection of media reports on Namibia’s past, its impact on the present and the dialogue about it. Wherever possible, we have provided links to the sources.
This documentation of the dialogue is a work in progress. You are welcome to suggest corrections or additions. Please indicate sources – preferably with a link. We will need some time to review your proposal. If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
Racial Capitalism and Genocide in Namibia – Namibian (Opinion) 05-07-2026
"Racial Capitalism and Genocide in Namibia [Opinion piece; ed.] By Shaun Whittaker and Harry Boesak 5 July 2026 Genocide lies at the heart of colonialism and imperialism, from the destruction of indigenous peoples in the Americas...
The Architecture of Forgetting: Namibia and the Administration of Grief – Namibian (Opinion) 23-06-2026
"The Architecture of Forgetting: Namibia and the Administration of Grief [Opinion piece; ed.] By Everet Pieters [Namibian student of political science; ed.] 23 June 2026 The international moral order does not fail victims of...
Why Namibia Must Acknowledge Damara and San Genocide Victims – Namibian (Opinion) 09-06-2026
"Why Namibia Must Acknowledge Damara and San Genocide Victims [Opinion piece; ed.] By Seth !Nowaseb [senior lecturer at UNAM and member of the Technical Committee on Genocide, Apology and Reparations; ed.] 9 June 2026 AS...
Genocide Remembrance Day: Memory, Truth, and Restorative Justice – Namibian (Opinion) 04-06-2026
"Genocide Remembrance Day: Memory, Truth, and Restorative Justice [Opinion piece; ed.] By Paul Isaak [former professor at UNAM; ed.] 4 June 2026 As [N]amibia marked its second Genocide Remembrance Day, the nation pauses in solemn...
San, Damara demand genocide seat – Namibian 31-05-2026
"San, Damara demand genocide seat By Martin Endjala 31 May 2026 The San Chiefs Council and Damara King's Council are demanding formal inclusion in Namibia's ongoing genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, citing...
Namibians unite on Genocide Remembrance Day … a sombre reflection on history, justice, unity – New Era 29-05-2026
"Namibians unite on Genocide Remembrance Day … a sombre reflection on history, justice, unity 2026-05-29 BY LOIDE JASON Loide Jason, Dalene Kooper, Victoria Immanuel, Otniel Hembapu, Eveline de Klerk President Netumbo...
Genocide Remembrance Day – 28 May 2026 – NBC 28-05-2026
"Genocide Remembrance Day - 28 May 2026 Streamed live on May 28, 2026 Genocide Remembrance Day is observed in Namibia on 28 May and was declared a public holiday with effect from 28 May 2025. The day serves as a moment of national...
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urges continued commitment to genocide justice and reparations – Informanté 28-05-2026
"Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urges continued commitment to genocide justice and reparations Date: May 28, 2026 in: News Staff Reporter THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, said that while commemorating...
German-speaking Namibians pledge firm allegiance … say they too are part of genocide fight – New Era 27-05-2026
"German-speaking Namibians pledge firm allegiance ... say they too are part of genocide fight 2026-05-27 BY OTNIEL HEMBAPU The Forum of German-speaking Namibians has reaffirmed its full and unwavering commitment and support...
Genocide descendants slam government decision to regionalise Remembrance Day – Namibian 19-05-2026
"Genocide descendants slam government decision to regionalise Remembrance Day By Martin Endjala 19 May 2026 Descendants of the victims of the 1904–1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide have criticised the government’s decision to...