Ovaherero Traditional Authority chief Mutjide Katjiua says his disagreement with the late president Hage Geingob’s approach to the Namibia-Germany genocide agreement persists – even after the president’s death. …
Katjiua still disagrees with Geingob on genocideNamibia Minute.
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Ovaherero Traditional Authority
Ovaherero Traditional Authority — traditional governance body for the Herero population, currently disputed between rival leadership factions regarding the paramount chieftaincy.
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- February 2024
- June 2023
… In January 2023, the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, the Nama Traditional Leaders Association, and the Landless People’s Movement, the second largest opposition party in the National Assembly, took their case to the Windhoek High Court. …
Germany and Namibia: A Mockery of Reconciliation and Justice- November 2022
… Keul’s announcement triggered a combined intervention by Landless People’s Movement president Bernadus Swartbooi, the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association on 13 September. …
Namibian-German Genocide Negotiations – Is the Master's Voice Speaking?- October 2022
… NAMIBIAN OBJECTIONS Keul’s announcement triggered a combined intervention by Landless People’s Movement president Bernadus Swartbooi, the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association on 13 September. …
Namibian-German Genocide Negotiations – Is the Master's Voice Speaking?
Society
Ovaherero chieftaincy dispute legal costs reach N$10 million
The News
Legal costs in the dispute over the Ovaherero Traditional Authority paramount chieftaincy have reached an estimated N$10 million. Chief Vipuira Kapuuo continues his court challenge against professor Mutjinde Katjiua's claim to the position, arguing that as chairperson of the Chief's Council he is the rightful acting paramount chief and that a council meeting held in December 2021 that endorsed Katjiua was unlawful.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 8 May
Ovaherero chieftaincy dispute legal costs reach N$10 million
Legal costs in the dispute over the Ovaherero Traditional Authority paramount chieftaincy have reached an estimated N$10 million. Chief Vipuira Kapuuo continues his court challenge against professor Mutjinde Katjiua's claim to the position, arguing that as chairperson of the Chief's Council he is the rightful acting paramount chief and that a council meeting held in December 2021 that endorsed Katjiua was unlawful.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 17 March
Windhoek encourages cremation as five cemeteries reach capacity
The City of Windhoek, which records approximately 960 burials annually, says five of its seven cemeteries are at full capacity and is urging residents to consider cremation as an alternative. The municipality is exploring measures including second interments and developing a new cemetery at Rocky Crest, though some residents and cultural groups have raised concerns about land allocation and religious objections to cremation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Presidency denies Riruako State House visit recognition as paramount chief
The Presidency clarified that Hoze Riruako's meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should not be interpreted as recognition of him as paramount chief of the OvaHerero Traditional Authority, saying the matter remains before the courts and the executive cannot decide issues under judicial adjudication. The traditional authority has been disputed between Riruako's and Mutjinde Katjiua's factions.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 March
President discusses land, genocide reparations with Ovaherero chief
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Hoze Riruako of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority to discuss land, genocide reparations, and community concerns. Riruako described the engagement as constructive and emphasized the importance of continued dialogue on historical issues.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 6 March
Ovaherero leadership presses government on land, genocide reparations
The Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction led by Hoze Riruako met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to advocate for quota-based land allocation for historically dispossessed communities, restitution of ancestral land rights, and renewed negotiations with Germany over 1904–1908 genocide reparations. Riruako said the Ovaherero community wants these issues addressed through Namibia's own development policies rather than relying solely on German compensation, and urged the government to formally recognize early liberation fighters and traditional leaders.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Riruako urges government to allocate land to Ovaherero now
Ovaherero Traditional Authority chief Hoze Riruako has called on the government to allocate unoccupied land to the Herero population rather than wait for genocide reparation negotiations to conclude, clarifying that the initiative does not aim to reclaim legally acquired private land.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Traditional leaders serve rural areas from Windhoek despite legal residency rules
Several Namibian traditional leaders, including chiefs and headmen, are governing their rural communities while residing in Windhoek, contrary to the Traditional Authorities Act No. 25 of 2000, which requires them to live within their communal areas. They justify this practice by citing the effectiveness of deputies and local committees, though legal scholars note such violations may warrant removal from office.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →