Kae Mtundu-Tjiparuro Perceivably, there are divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants and their communities on the question of reparations. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah left for Ghana yesterday to place the Ovaherero and Nama genocide on the global agenda at a high-level conference on slavery and colonial injustices. …
… In Germany, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security engaged members of the German Bundestag and called for greater parliamentary involvement in ongoing discussions regarding redress for the Ovaherero and Nama genocide. …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA today commemorated Genocide Remembrance Day with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling on citizens to reflect on the country’s painful colonial history, honour the victims of the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, and remain united in the pursuit of …
* President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year. …
… Negotiations with Germany on genocide, apology, and reparations for the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide are nearing conclusion, with the joint declaration to be tabled. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has revealed that Namibia and Germany are nearing the conclusion of the 1904 to 1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide negotiations. …
International Relations and Coorperation Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has reiterated that Namibia’s fight for restorative justice and just compensation from Germany for crimes committed during the 1904/08 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is far from over. …
… The Ovaherero and Nama genocide was a campaign of ethnic extermination and collective punishment waged by the German Empire’s Schutztruppe in then Deutsch Südwestafrika, now Namibia. …
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are not real, but manufactured by the Namibian government to serve its own agenda; the author contends descendants and communities are united in seeking adequate and effective reparations as defined by UN principles.
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are not real, but manufactured by the Namibian government to serve its own agenda; the author contends descendants and communities are united in seeking adequate and effective reparations as defined by UN principles.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Ghana to present the Ovaherero and Nama genocide at a High-Level Consultative Conference on slavery and colonial injustices, where Namibia advocated for a comprehensive framework to address colonial dispossession and genocide committed between 1904 and 1908.
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked Genocide Remembrance Day by calling on Namibians to reflect on the country's colonial history, honour victims of the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, and work toward justice, healing, and national reconciliation. She emphasized the day's significance for all Namibians and urged younger generations to understand the sacrifices that shaped the nation.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah says a joint declaration with Germany on the 1904–1908 genocide could be concluded by year-end, and announced fully subsidised tertiary education for eligible undergraduates backed by N$663 million, plus direct presidential oversight of the oil unit to prevent resource mismanagement.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 state of the nation address on 8 April, outlining government progress on economic growth, human development, environmental sustainability, and governance. The address highlighted achievements including GDP growth projection of 3.1%, 130,000 new jobs registered, major investments in mining and renewable energy, and sectoral initiatives in agriculture, education, health, housing, and sports aligned with the sixth national development plan and Vision 2030.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that Namibia and Germany are nearing the end of negotiations over the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, with a joint declaration expected to be tabled in parliament and the matter concluded before the end of 2026. The previous German offer of €1.1 billion over 30 years as development aid had been rejected by parliament and affected communities in 2021, who demanded direct reparations and greater involvement in talks.
Affirmative Repositioning MP George Kambala has urged young Namibians to carry forward the vision of deceased Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died in a vehicle accident in Otjozondjupa on Friday. Kambala praised Uerikua's commitment to youth leadership, his advocacy for Ovaherero and Nama genocide recognition, and his belief in Namibian potential.
International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi stated that Namibia and Germany are still negotiating a Joint Declaration and that Namibia is demanding a formal apology from Germany for the 1904/08 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. According to the minister, both governments remain committed to reaching a lasting solution on restorative justice and reparations, though negotiations over what reparations should look like are still in the conceptualisation stage.