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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 If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
Germany supports Alte Feste restoration in Windhoek – Namibian 13-02-2025
"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...
Namibia confronts German colonial legacy in dialogue – NBC 30-01-2025
"Namibia confronts German colonial legacy in dialogue Programme: 'The Daily Roundup with Nina' "German student Paula Fritzsche, representing Common Groundz, and the founder of Black Society Namibia, Shatiwa Kaliteke, had an enlightening...
Opposition want more consultations on genocide reparations deal – Namibian 09-01-2025
"Opposition want more consultations on genocide reparations deal By Shelleygan Petersen 9 January 2025 Some opposition members of parliament (MPs) say they will reject the 1904 to 1908 genocide reparations joint declaration. Parliament in...
Cabinet ‘approves’ genocide joint declaration – Namibian Sun 08-01-2025
"Cabinet 'approves' genocide joint declaration [...] Jemima Beukes 2025-01-08 Cabinet has allegedly directed that the controversial joint declaration between Namibia and Germany on reparations for the Nama and Ovaherero genocide be signed...
Genozid-Erklärung Unterzeichnung bewilligt – Allgemeine Zeitung 24-12-2024
"Genozid-Erklärung Unterzeichnung bewilligt German text (see below) translated into English: "Genocide declaration signing approved [...] 24 December 2024 By Brigitte Weidlich Windhoek / Keetmanshoop At an apparently non-transparent...
Okandjoze Chief Assembly to boycott genocide joint declaration roadshow – NBC 19-12-2024
"Okandjoze Chief Assembly to boycott genocide joint declaration roadshow [by Ngarije Kavari, nbc Digital News; ed.] The seven traditional authorities, constituting the Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly, say they will not accept a joint...
Ovaherero Nama chiefs’ assembly rejects planned genocide roadshows – Windhoek Observer 18-12-2024
"Ovaherero Nama chiefs' assembly rejects planned genocide roadshows [18 December 2024; ed.] Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Chiefs’ Assembly of Okandjoze has rejected the Namibian government’s planned roadshows to provide feedback on the Joint...
Germany, Namibia genocide negotiation teams meet for last round – Namibian 24-11-2024
"Germany Namibia genocide negotiation teams meet for last round By Shelleygan Petersen 24 November 2024 The Presidency says Namibia and Germany will have the final round of negotiations for the 1904-1908 genocide reparations today. This...
Namibia-Germany genocide negotiations reach final stage – Namibian 21-11-2024
"Namibia-Germany genocide negotiations reach final stage By Shelleygan Petersen 21 November 2024 THE government's negotiator in the 1904 to 1908 genocide reparations, Charles Eiseb, says an agreement has finally been reached with Germany....
Traditional authority rejects Lüderitz port expansion plan – Namibian 24-10-2024
"Traditional authority rejects Lüderitz port expansion plan By Beatrice Prins 24 October 2024 The Nama Traditional Authority (NTA) [Nama Traditional Leaders Association, NTLA; ed.] has called on the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) to...