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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 If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.

‘Hands off Shark Island’ – New Era 14-04-2026

‘Hands off Shark Island’ – New Era 14-04-2026

"'Hands off Shark Island' 2026-04-14 BY CORRESPONDENT Dalene Kooper LÜDERITZ – The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) is calling on the government to block the mooted industrial activities on Shark Island in Lüderitz. The NTLA...

Hanse: Don’t overlook our history – New Era 13-04-2026

Hanse: Don’t overlook our history – New Era 13-04-2026

"Hanse: Don't overlook our history 2026-04-13 BY CORRESPONDENT Dalene Kooper The annual genocide remembrance week serves as a platform to educate Namibians about the heinous crimes meted out against the Nama and Ovaherero by the brutal...

Germany’s Colonial Memory Failure – Namibian 15-02-2026

Germany’s Colonial Memory Failure – Namibian 15-02-2026

"Germany’s Colonial Memory Failure By Henning Melber 15 February 2026 [...] The first genocide of the 20th century took place in South West Africa, where an estimated two thirds of the Ovaherero, a third of the Nama and numerous Damara...

Intergenerational Dialogue – NBC 12-02-2026

Intergenerational Dialogue – NBC 12-02-2026

"Intergenerational Dialogue The NID in conjunction with FES, will host an intergenerational dialogue under Threads to Remembrance: Building an Inclusive and Informed Namibia. Jacinta Kasume, event moderator, and Sylvia Mundjindi, FES...