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

NAMPA
2026-08-19
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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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