The movement of the Ovambanderu community to Aminuis was not a retreat; rather, it represented a quest for survival and was driven by Hiangonda Nguvauva, a grandson of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva.
Zambia is celebrating its 61st Independence Day anniversary today, having gained independence from Britain in 1964.
There is an urgent need to preserve Namibia's history through visual representation for future generations.
Joe Vision Production Founder Joel Haikali, who was instrumental and the director of the documentary 'Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics', made the remarks during the premiere.
Traditional leaders from the communities affected by the 1904-1908 genocide urged the government to speed up the ongoing talks on genocide.
They indicated that the long delay continues to cause pain and frustration among the descendants of the victims.
Some members of the Ovaherero community, led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, held a commemoration today marking the anniversary of the 1904 extermination order against the Ovaherero and Nama people.
The Anglican Diocese of Namibia is celebrating 100 years since its establishment by missionaries in 1924 at Odibo in the Ohangwena Region.
The week-long centenary celebration is held under the theme "Commemorating Achievements and Visualising the Future".
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has emphasised the need for Namibians to document their own history, especially regarding the 1904-1908 genocide and colonial era.
Namibia marked 35 years of freedom and liberty and saw the swearing-in and inauguration of the 5th President today.
Perusing through the archives, the first four Presidents had something in common.
Their distinction is not by character but by their vision for the country and its people.
The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, said this Independence Day not only marks a historic day for Namibia but for the SADC region, as it swore in its third female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
A new chapter in Namibia's history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia.
