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.

Speaking at the 2025 Africa Tour on Understanding Namibia, Emma Theofelus suggested using creative mediums like film production to authentically depict Namibia's history, which is often written by outsiders.

Theofelus pointed out that Namibia's history remains largely undocumented, emphasising the country's long and painful experience of colonialism and oppression.

She noted that when Namibians engage with historical records, they often have to navigate the potential influence of colonial perspectives that may have shaped how the history was documented.

Theofelus also stated that the government is in the final stages of finalising the Namibia-Germany joint declaration.

She said feedback was provided to the affected communities last year to ensure their perspectives were considered.

The goal is to shape the declaration in a way that genuinely reflects the sentiments of all Namibians, particularly those directly impacted by the atrocities of colonial-era genocide.

The minister further encouraged open dialogue to break down the barriers between lived experiences and perceptions held about one another, with the aim of ultimately finding amicable solutions.