Also known as: Ovambanderu members · Ovambanderu community
Ovambanderu — indigenous Namibian community engaged in cultural preservation, historical commemoration, and advocacy on genocide reparations.
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The Namibian
Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Chief Nguvauva's execution
“The Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja over the weekend to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the execution of chief Kahimemua Nguvauva, one of Namibia's earliest anti-colonial resistance leaders.”
Ovambanderu to mark 130 years since chief Nguvauva’s executionThe Namibian
Ovambanderu will convene at Okahandja this weekend to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the execution of chief Kahimemua Nguvauva
“THE Ovambanderu community will convene at Okahandja this weekend to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the execution of chief Kahimemua 'Hijakungairi' Nguvauva.”
Ovambanderu to commemorate execution of chiefThe Namibian
Ovambanderu will not boycott Genocide Remembrance Day
“He says despite these concerns, the Ovambanderu would not shy away from commemorating a day that honours their ancestors, who suffered atrocities under German colonial rule.”
Ovambanderu will not boycott Genocide Remembrance Day – NgahaheThe government unveiled the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base in Gobabis, renaming the 126 Battalion in honour of the late Ovambanderu chief for his role during the colonial period and in Namibia's independence struggle.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The government unveiled the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base in Gobabis, renaming the 126 Battalion in honour of the late Ovambanderu chief for his role during the colonial period and in Namibia's independence struggle.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with a delegation from the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority to discuss welfare of repatriated community members, access to basic services, and development priorities. The Ombara expressed appreciation for the Government's assistance to Ovambanderu returnees from Botswana, who have received identity documents and social grants, though concerns were raised about their temporary living conditions.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
At the 130th commemoration of Chief Kahimemua Hiakungairi Nguvauva, who was killed by German colonisers on 12 June 1896, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a visionary leader who predicted the arrival of German settlers and resisted their occupation of Namibian land.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
The Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja to mark 130 years since Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva's execution. Described as an early anti-colonial resistance leader who opposed German colonial expansion in the late 19th century, Nguvauva is recognised as one of Namibia's national heroes.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja this weekend to mark 130 years since chief Kahimemua Nguvauva and Nikodemus Kavikunua were executed by German colonial forces on 11 June 1896 for opposing land dispossession.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Okandjoze Chiefs' Assembly on Genocide has called on the Namibian government to adopt a "business unusual" approach to genocide apology and reparations, saying years of discussions have produced little action. The group urged the government to move away from symbolic discussions and engage descendants of Ovaherero, Ovambanderu and Nama communities differently on restorative justice.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ovambanderu Youth League president called on Ovambanderu youth to take pride in their history, culture and languages, and to decolonise their minds by learning from community elders and historians. The league plans to promote education, vocational training and community engagement while addressing youth unemployment and involvement in illegal activities.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority will hold an official opening ceremony in Otjombinde constituency tomorrow, serving as a roadmap for community activities and responsibilities. The event will honour fallen community forebearers, discuss finance and education matters, and feature cultural performances including drills and horse shows.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
The Okandjoze Chiefs' Assembly on Genocide has rejected the Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany, telling President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that it is "beyond reform" and fails to meet international reparations standards for the 1904-1908 genocide. The traditional leaders called for a new national conference, stronger domestic involvement of descendants, and alignment with the African Union's Algiers Declaration instead.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
The University of Namibia's 2025 visual arts graduate exhibition, on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 14 February, features work by six final-year students centred on motherhood, personal trauma and Namibian cultural heritage. Key installations include textiles honouring childbirth and motherhood, masks reflecting illness and resilience, and works engaging with the Herero and Nama genocide and indigenous cultural practices.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Chief Nguvauva II, an 89-year-old leader of the Ovambanderu people in Botswana's Toromoja district, was buried on Saturday. Hundreds of Ovambanderu from Namibia, including Chief Tjozohongo Nguvauva and the Maharero Royal House Chief, travelled to Botswana to pay tribute to Nguvauva, who was regarded as a guardian of Ovambanderu traditions and history.
12 January 2026 · New Era →