Some Batswana of Namibian descent have welcomed the progress made in the negotiations between the government and its German counterpart.

The Ovaherero and Ovambanderu communities gathered in Swakopmund to commemorate and honour the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide.

The communities marched through the streets of Swakompmund as they paid homage to thousands of Ovaherero and Nama who died during the genocide.

The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority intends to propose that historical sites that hold significant historical value to the community be nominated and registered for recognition by the National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHCN). 

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. 

Leaders from the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority are on a weeklong seminar at Farm Du Plessis in the Okorukambe Constituency of the Omaheke Region.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has paid tribute to the late Ovambanderu Traditional Authority senior councillor, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, remembering him as a selfless leader who served his community tirelessly.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the death of the Senior Traditional Councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, as a major loss to the Ovambanderu community and Namibian nation at large.

The community of Epukiro has over the years faced numerous challenges, such as water shortages and poor grazing land due to persistent drought and poisonous plants. 

The Ovambanderu community is planning to commemorate 100 years of migration to Epukiro settlement in the Omaheke Region.

This was revealed by Chief Ebben Tjozongo Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority at a media conference in Windhoek.

Ovaherero and Ovambanderu communities gathered at Swakopmund to commemorate victims of the 1904–1908 genocide.