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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 If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
2024 August 12 – Namibian Sun: Nama, Ovaherero take Shark Island fight to UN
"Nama, Ovaherero take Shark Island fight to UN Mathias Haufiku 2024-08-12 In a bid to stop the planned expansion of the Lüderitz port due to fears the development might erase the site of the former Shark Island concentration camp, the...
2024 August 8 – New Era: Ohamakari commemoration to proceed despite Ovaherero moratorium
"Ohamakari commemoration to proceed despite Ovaherero moratorium 2024-08-08 BY CORRESPONDENT OPUWO – Despite the Ovaherero Traditional Authority leadership moratorium on all Herero commemorative events, certain members of the Ovaherero...
2024 August 1 – Informanté: Namibian Government condemns Germany’s AfD Deputy for honouring Schutztruppe officer
"Namibian Government condemns Germany’s AfD Deputy for honouring Schutztruppe officer Date: August 01, 2024 in: News Staff Reporter THE Namibian Government has condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of Germany’s...
2024 July 29 – New Era: Pharmacy ordered to remove Bismarck sign
"Pharmacy ordered to remove Bismarck sign 2024-07-29 BY EVELINE DE KLERK SWAKOPMUND– A Swakopmund pharmacy has been ordered to remove a sign featuring Otto von Bismarck that was erected on their building. This follows a complaint by the...
2024 July 10 – Namibian Sun: Schlettwein supports San commemoration
"SCHLETTWEIN SUPPORTS SAN COMMEMORATION Grants access to paramount chief Fritz Aribeb's grave The minister said the farm owner must be given three months' notice before the commemoration. Augetto Graig 2024-07-10 Agriculture,...
2024 July 3 – The Namibian: Germany admits to genocide for the first time in 120 years
"Germany admits to genocide for the first time in 120 years By Shelleygan Petersen and Charmaine Ngatjiheue 3 July 2024 The German government has for the first time in 120 years admitted that the 1904-1908 massacre that killed more than...
2024 July 01 – The Namibian: ‘Uncapped’ N$21,4b genocide deal negotiated
"'Uncapped' N$21,4b genocide deal negotiated By Shelleygan Petersen and Charmaine Ngatjiheue 1 July 2024 … as negotiators push for deal conclusion Germany's genocide deal with Namibia will be an "uncapped" €1,1 billion (or N$21,4...
2024 June 30 – The Namibian: Genocide deal upgraded to ‘vague’ amount
"Namibian Genocide deal upgraded to 'vague' amount By Shelleygan Petersen and Charmaine Ngatjiheue 30 June 2024 …opposition slams Govt’s undisclosed amount The Namibian and German governments have agreed to an undisclosed increase in...
2024 June 28 – The Namibian: Chiefs push for genocide negotiations to conclude
"Chiefs push for genocide negotiations to conclude By Shelleygan Petersen 28 June 2024 The chiefs of the communities affected by the 1904 to 1908 genocide want negotiations with Germany to be finalised before the end of this year. Chiefs...
2024 June 27 – NBC: VP Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meets Chiefs Forum on genocide
VP Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meets Chiefs Forum on genocide "Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of the participation of chiefs and senior councillors from the affected communities to speed up the negotiation...