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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 If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.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’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 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...
Historic Alte Feste building to undergo major facelift – Namibian 28-11-2025
"Historic Alte Feste building to undergo major facelift By Namibia Press Agency 28 November 2025 The German embassy in Windhoek on Friday officially announced the financial support of over N$4 million for the major repair and...
NTLA, Katjiua regroup after court refused to join Germany to genocide case – Namibian 19-11-2025
"NTLA, Katjiua regroup after court refused to join Germany to genocide case [...] By Charmaine Ngatjiheue and Werner Menges 19 November 2025 The legal adviser of the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), Lucius Murorua, says he and...
When ignorance dresses up as a joke – Windhoek Observer (Opinion) 07-11-2025
"When ignorance dresses up as a joke (YOUNG OBSERVER) [7 November 2025; ed.] "“It was supposed to be harmless fun.” The above statement were the sentiments of some when two white learners painted their faces black during a Halloween...
Pupils dressed as ‘k*ff*rs’ suspended, sport sponsorship withdrawn – Namibian 06-11-2025
"Pupils dressed as 'k*ff*rs' suspended, sport sponsorship withdrawn By Dolly Menas 6 November 2025 Two white pupils who dressed up in blackface at a Halloween party in Windhoek have been suspended following a public outcry. One of the...
Blackface scandal: WAP and DHPS take disciplinary action – Namibian Sun 06-11-2025
"Blackface scandal: WAP and DHPS take disciplinary action 2025-11-06 Svenja Hecht & Frank Steffen Windhoek [...] The controversy erupted after two white learners painted themselves black at a private gathering and referred to...
Schock über Blackface-Foto – Allgemeine Zeitung 06-11-2025
"Schock über Blackface-Foto - Shock over blackface photo German text (see below) translated into English: "Shock over blackface photo WAP and DHPS take disciplinary action [...] 6 November 2025 By Svenja Hecht and Frank Steffen, Windhoek...
Ballotti meets pupils behind blackface incident, urges empathy over anger – Namibian 05-11-2025
"Ballotti meets pupils behind blackface incident, urges empathy over anger By Dolly Menas 5 November 2025 Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti says he has met two school pupils involved in...
Pupils speak out after ‘kffr’ Halloween party – Namibian 05-11-2025
"Pupils speak out after ‘kffr’ Halloween party [...] By Dolly Menas and Wilma Iita 5 November 2025 A halloween party in Windhoek over the weekend turned controversial after two teenagers allegedly dressed up as black people, wearing...