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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.
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President urges Ovaherero, Nama communities to accept Remembrance Day – Namibian 28-05-2025
"President urges Ovaherero, Nama communities to accept Remembrance Day By Martin Endjala 28 May 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to avoid division due to different views on Genocide Remembrance Day. She said this...
Ovambanderu will not boycott Genocide Remembrance Day – Ngahahe – Namibian 27-05-2025
"Ovambanderu will not boycott Genocide Remembrance Day – Ngahahe By Namibia Press Agency 27 May 2025 [The spokesperson of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Uazenga Ngahahe, has confirmed that the Ovambanderu community will...
Ovaherero, Nama reject Genocide Remembrance Day – Namibian 21-05-2025
"Ovaherero, Nama reject Genocide Remembrance Day By Martin Endjala 21 May 2025 THE Ovaherero and Nama communities have rejected 28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day, citing historical inaccuracy, exclusion, and continued calls for...
Vice president Witbooi praises Omaheke traditional leaders for persevering with genocide reparations fight – Namibian 25-04-2025
"Vice president Witbooi praises Omaheke traditional leaders for persevering with genocide reparations fight By Namibia Press Agency 25 April 2025 Vice president Lucia Witbooi has lauded traditional leaders in the Omaheke region for their...
Vice president Witbooi to meet traditional leaders for Remembrance Day talks – Namibian 21-04-2025
"Vice president Witbooi to meet traditional leaders for Remembrance Day talks By Namibia Press Agency 21 April 2025 Vice president Lucia Witbooi will be engaging traditional leaders of various communities this week for Genocide...
‘1904 genocide is a crime’ – Namibian 20-04-2025
"President optimistic on genocide reparations deal by 2026 [Print edition: 17 April 2025; ed.] By Tiri Masawi 20 April 2025 A dialogue in Namibia this week explored the divisive legacy of the 1904 to 1908 Nama-Ovaherero genocide, the role...
VP urges forgiveness for genocide pain – Windhoek Observer 17-04-2025
"VP urges forgiveness for genocide pain [17 April 2025; ed.] Ester Mbathera Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on the nation to embrace forgiveness as a path to healing and unity in the aftermath of the 1904–1908 Nama and Herero...
President optimistic on genocide reparations deal by 2026 – Namibian 30-03-2025
"President optimistic on genocide reparations deal by 2026 By Donald Matthys 30 March 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is optimistic that a final agreement on genocide reparations between Namibia and Germany can be reached...
Nandi-Ndaitwah renews call for German genocide reparations – Windhoek Observer 28-03-2025
"Nandi-Ndaitwah renews call for German genocide reparations [28 March 2025; ed.] Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeated the government’s call for Germany to take full responsibility for the genocide committed...
Presidency commits to finalising genocide negotiations – Namibian 27-03-2025
"Presidency commits to finalising genocide negotiations By Donald Matthys 27 March 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to push for a conclusive resolution to the long-standing issue of genocide reparations as her...