REMEMBRANCE DAY ARRIVALS … Members of the public arrive at the event commemorating Genocide Remembrance Day at the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Wednesday. The nation will be honouring the memory of the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide perpetrated against the OvaHerero and Nama communities during German colonial rule in Namibia. Video: Mitchelin Kangootui | The Namibian
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REMEMBRANCE DAY ARRIVALS … Members of the public arrive at the event commemorating Genocide Remembrance Day at the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Wednesday. The nation will be honouring the memory of the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide perpetrated against the OvaHerero and Nama communities during German colonial rule in Namibia. Video: Mitchelin Kangootui | The Namibian
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DAY OF MOURNING … Kautungua Mbuende, who came to commemorate the first Genocide Remembrance Day at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the day, acknowledging the painful memories it brings. The nation is honouring the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide perpetrated against the OvaHerero and Nama communities during German colonial rule in Namibia. Video: Mitchelin Kangootui | The Namibian
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DAY OF MOURNING … Kautungua Mbuende, who came to commemorate the first Genocide Remembrance Day at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the day, acknowledging the painful memories it brings. The nation is honouring the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide perpetrated against the OvaHerero and Nama communities during German colonial rule in Namibia. Video: Mitchelin Kangootui | The Namibian
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As Namibia prepares for its first Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, the Nama, Herero, and Damara communities have held cultural gatherings to honour those who died. The Nama hosted a vigil for their fallen heroes, while the Damara lit traditional fires to remember their ancestors. Namibians will gather at Parliament Gardens early on the 28th, aiming to remember the past and promote unity for future generations. Johanna !Uri#Khos #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp | NBC Di
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As Namibia prepares for its first Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, the Nama, Herero, and Damara communities have held cultural gatherings to honour those who died. The Nama hosted a vigil for their fallen heroes, while the Damara lit traditional fires to remember their ancestors. Namibians will gather at Parliament Gardens early on the 28th, aiming to remember the past and promote unity for future generations. Johanna !Uri#Khos #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp | NBC Di
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Namibia reiterated its call for reparations as it marked its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honor the tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people killed by German colonizers — in what is widely considered the first genocide of the 20th century. | DW News
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Namibia reiterated its call for reparations as it marked its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honor the tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people killed by German colonizers — in what is widely considered the first genocide of the 20th century. | DW News
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COMMEMORATING … As Namibia marks its first Genocide Remembrance Day on Wednesday in honour of the Nama and Ovaherero people who died at the hands of the German imperialist regime between 1904-1909, the Ovaherero people perform their traditional movement called Outjina. The commemoration is taking place at the Parliament Gardens, next to the Alte Fest — one of the concentration camps which closed on 28 May 1908. Video: Mitchelin Kangootui | The Namibian
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Genocide remembrance… A somber crowd of around 1 000, many in traditional attire, gathers at Parliament Gardens for Namibia’s first Genocide Remembrance Day.The event honors the Herero and Nama people killed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to speak later today. Video: Lahja Nashuuta | New Era Newspaper
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Delivering the keynote address at the first Genocide Remembrance Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to unite in honouring those who lost their lives in the quest for Namibia's independence. The day is a national observance dedicated to honouring the memory of the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide perpetrated against the OvaHerero and Nama communities during German colonial rule in Namibia. Video: Johanna !Uri≠Khos #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp | NBC Di
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🕯️ 🇳🇦 #Namibia is marking a national day of remembrance for “#Germany’s forgotten genocide,” which killed over 70,000 Africans. ⚰️ Decades before the #Holocaust, German forces used camps and pseudoscience to torture and kill in then–South West Africa | FRANCE 24 English
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GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY | The Namibian government will provide transport to members of the public wishing to attend Genocide Remembrance Day next Wednesday, 28 May. The event will be commemorated at the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek, with pick-up starting at seven o'clock in the |Khomas Region. Those attending the event from the other regions will depart on the 27th, starting at six o'clock from the governors' offices. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has urged those wi
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Namibia is hosting its first annual Genocide Remembrance Day today to honour and pay tribute to the lives lost during the Herero/Nama genocide. Ovaherero descendants of the genocide victims are currently marching from the UN Plaza in Katutura to the Independence Memorial Site for the laying of wreaths by chiefs and dignitaries. They will then proceed to the Parliament Gardens, where the official commemoration event will take place. NH !Noabeb #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp |
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REMEMBRANCE: President Nandi-Ndaitwah says the the inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day, is a day for Namibia to remember the lives of it's forefathers and people who lost their lives in the struggle for the motherland.The President said this during the commemoration of the Genocide Remembrance Day at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek. Video: Elizabeth Kheibes #NamSunNews | Namibian Sun
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‘SOMBRE MOMENT’ … Germany’s ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter says the Genocide Remembrance Day is not only a sombre moment for Namibia, but for Germany as both countries reflect on the atrocities committed between 1904 and 1908. He said it is a time when both countries acknowledge what happened in history while trying to forge a way forward with current diplomatic relations. He spoke to The Namibian during Namibia’s first Genocide Remembrance Day in Windhoek on Wednesday. Video: Mitchelin K
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that Genocide Remembrance Day, which commemorates the atrocities committed between 1904 and 1908, should serve as a powerful reminder of Namibia’s shared resolve to continue on the path of nation-building, reconciliation, and healing the wounds of the past. Delivering a statement on behalf of the President at Onanyama-Omuhongo village in the Epembe Constituency, Ohangwena Region, Vice-President Lucia Witbooi highlighted the significance of 28 May i
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Genocide Remembrance Day Enters National Calendar as Symbol of Unity President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today officially declared Genocide Remembrance Day a permanent public holiday during the national ceremony held at Parliament Gardens. “As of today, Genocide Remembrance Day has officially entered our national calendar,” she announced, stating that the day is meant “to symbolise unity of purpose, inclusivity, and nation-building.” The event marks a significant step in acknowledging historical in
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For the first time, Namibia is marking a public holiday to remember the victims of the Herero and Nama genocide at the hands of German colonialists. #DWAfrica #Namibia | DW Africa
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BREAKING NEWS: The Ovahereo Genocide Foundation has rejected a Cabinet decision to commemorate 28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day. The Foundation’s chairperson, Nandi Mazeingo, said that they were not consulted regarding this decision. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus made the announcement on Tuesday morning, stating that the day will be considered a public holiday starting next year. However, according to Mazeingo, genocide against the Ovaherero people was declared on 2 October 1904 and not on the 2
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