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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 If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
Constitutional amendment to solidify 1904-1908 genocide – New Era (Opinion) 04-06-2025
"Opinion – Constitutional amendment to solidify 1904-1908 genocide 2025-06-04 BY CORRESPONDENT [...] The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework of its governance and the protection of fundamental rights....
A sombre commemoration of Namibia’s darkest chapter – New Era (Opinion) 03-06-2025
"Opinion – A sombre commemoration of Namibia’s darkest chapter 2025-06-03 BY CORRESPONDENT The 28th of May 2025 was officially commemorated on Namibian soil as Genocide Remembrance Day. [...] Albeit long overdue for some unexplained...
Opposition parties absent from Namibia’s first official genocide day – Namibian 01-06-2025
"Opposition parties absent from Namibia's first official genocide day By Eliaser Ndeyanale 1 June 2025 Several opposition parties were noticeably absent from the official commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day held on Wednesday to...
Der erste Gedenktag zum Völkermord – Allgemeine Zeitung 30-05-2025
"Der erste Gedenktag zum Völkermord – Allgemeine Zeitung 30-05-2025 German text (see below) translated into English: "The first day of remembrance for the genocide [...] Namibia has commemorated the victims of genocide by German colonial...
|Gaseb calls for unity in genocide negotiations – Namibian 29-05-2025
"|Gaseb calls for unity in genocide negotiations By Namibia Press Agency 29 May 2025 Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders chief Gaob Immanuel |Gaseb, has called on traditional authorities and communities affected by the...
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...
Transgenerational Trauma Among Descendants of the 1904-1908 Genocide – Namibian 27-05-2025
"Transgenerational Trauma Among Descendants of the 1904-1908 Genocide By Vitalio Angula 27 May 2025 Clinical psychologist Edwina Mensah-Husselmann says supporting young people processing inherited trauma is not about shielding them from...
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...