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Ovaherero urged to cast aside divisions for 103rd Samuel Maharero commemoration

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2026-08-19
RED FLAG DAY COMMEMORATION WINDHOEK, 25 August 2002 - The Red Flag Day, an annual event, was commemorated at Okahandja. Seen here are troops of the Red Flag marching towards the graves to pay homage to the fallen heroes killed by Germans in 1904. (Photo by: Herman Ngasia) NAMPA RED FLAG DAY COMMEMORATION WINDHOEK, 25 August 2002 - The Red Flag Day, an annual event, was commemorated at Okahandja. Seen here are troops of the Red Flag marching towards the graves to pay homage to the fallen heroes killed by Germans in 1904. (Photo by: Herman Ngasia) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 19 AUG (NAMPA) – Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House, has called for unity within the Ovaherero community ahead of the 103rd Chief Samuel Maharero Commemoration this weekend in Okahandja.
The Ovaherero community and Namibians nationwide will converge in Okahandja from Friday to Sunday to mark the 103rd anniversary of the return of the paramount chief’s remains on 23 A...
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COMMEMORATION OF HAMAKARI BATTLE WINBDHOEK, 12 AUG 2002 - Hundres of Hereros gathered on 11 August to commemorate the Hamakari Battle where thousands of Hereros were massacred by the Germans in 1904. They gathered at Hamakari which is situated two kilometres outside Okakarara. These women clad in Otjiserandu dresses witnessed the ceremony.(Photo by Uushona Hiskia) NAMPA COMMEMORATION OF HAMAKARI BATTLE WINBDHOEK, 12 AUG 2002 - Hundres of Hereros gathered on 11 August to commemorate the Hamakari Battle where thousands of Hereros were massacred by the Germans in 1904. They gathered at Hamakari which is situated two kilometres outside Okakarara. These women clad in Otjiserandu dresses witnessed the ceremony.(Photo by Uushona Hiskia) NAMPA
OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA. OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - First Gentleman Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah on Tuesday launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an initiative aimed at implementing targeted programs to tackle the escalating social, educational, and mental health issues affecting boys. (Pho: Contributed) NAMPA.

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WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the launch of DEN Impact Foundation on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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