A faction, under the leadership of Salomon Witbooi, also held a commemoration event for the annual |Khowese Gaogu Tses in Gibeon. Witbooi, who is challenging the recognition of Hendrik Ismael Witbooi as leader of the Witbooi Traditional Authority, has urged Gibeon residents and visitors alike to guard against vandalism of heritage sites. The weekend celebrations, […]
The Omaruru Museum carries the stories of many unsung heroes who played a vital role in connecting and facilitating communication during challenging times. The 23-year-old Jose Loch, who is the caretaker and curator of the Omaruru Museum, tells it all. One such figure is Richard Kaupuka, a postal runner whose dedication and resilience left an […]
Members of the |Khowese Clan, under the leadership of Gaob Hendrik Ismael Witbooi, gathered at Gibeon for the annual Gaob Festival in remembrance of their fallen heroes. At the festival, Gaob Witbooi led a parade of tribesmen on horseback to a fountain to pay their respects to the late Gaob Cupido Witbooi, who founded it […]
It was an eventful weekend that was not short of fun and reminders of culture and traditions. While others have already enjoyed years of celebrations, this weekend’s event was the first for the San Cultural Festival held at Gobabis. With their rich, unique, and fascinating culture, there was no shortage of fun and entertainment. With […]
The 46th Annual Damara Cultural Festival has given business owners at Okombahe, a settlement in the Daures Constituency, a financial boost. Due to an influx of cars and people, the gravel roads were watered to limit dust. The usually quiet streets were populated by stalls stocked with food and other traditional products for sale. Sanna […]
Most of the ‡Nūkhoen who attended the 46th Damara Annual Cultural Festival at Okombahe have described the presence of President Hage Geingob at the event as notable. For 46 years now, the Damara tribe has gathered at Okombahe Settlement to celebrate and preserve their cultural practices, music, and other heritage. As per tradition, the 46th […]
The leader of the Damara tribe, Kai-Gaob Justus |Uruhe ||Garoëb has urged the community to uphold the values of unity and peace while striving for socio-economic development at all times. ||Garoëb addressed the community during the 46th Annual Damara Cultural Festival, held over the weekend. President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos were the […]
The |Khomanin Traditional Authority unveiled the tombstone of its late Gaob Josephat Gawa-!Nab over the weekend. The tombstone was unveiled during the community’s annual cultural festival at Farm Baumgartsbrunn. The |Khomanin gathered at Baumgartsbrunn to celebrate and promote their culture as well as to deliberate on the burning issue of landlessness. The community stressed that […]
Some young graduates are heeding the call to create employment for themselves by starting business ventures. nbc News spoke to some of the graduates who have started their own businesses at the Know2Grow Nextgen Entrepreneurs Showcase 2023 at Swakopmund. 26-year-old Frieda Amadhila, a biochemist by training, now polishes gemstones for a living, and she says […]
With legs one, two, and three previously held in different towns, the Spinning National championship leg 4 was held in Otjiwarongo on Saturday. The one-day spinning event had drawn adrenaline junkies from beyond the town to witness some of Namibia’s most experienced spinners showcasing their daredevil skills. Screeching wheels and the smell of burning tires […]
