Members of 34 Damara sub-clans from across Namibia came together in Windhoek for the 2026 ǂNīsa Damaradi ǂGaeǀhaos, celebrating Damara heritage, traditional attire, music and cultural unity.

Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati has highlighted several key initiatives driving the city's progress, such as a voluntary house exchange programme that allows homeowners to trade their historic houses for newly built ones.

This is part of the city's affordable housing project. 

Omaruru was the first town in Namibia to receive full municipal status in 1909, with the first municipal office building erected in 1926.

The council moved to the present building in the 1980s, which was the first government school and hostel, opened in 1912.

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya has warned against tribalistic remarks pitting the Damara and Nama tribesmen at Khorixas.

Sheya called out issues brewing at the Ward 9 communal area, where the locals are at loggerheads over alleged non-ancestral people being allocated plots to farm and residing there.

The ǂNūkhoe, in their relentless pursuit to preserve their cultural heritage, unveiled the long-awaited grave of Ouma Amalia |Hones. 

The gravesite signifies the historical existence of the |Khomanin clan of the ǂNūkhoe people.

Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi has informed the National Assembly of his intention to table a motion that would see the recognition of historical Damara and Kavango traditional leaders of the colonial resistance period of the German reign.

The Damaran people gathered at Okombahe to celebrate the annual cultural festival, which is aimed at uniting the different Damara sub-tribes as well as showcasing their culture and traditions for the benefit of the youth.