Some Swapo MPs in the National Assembly have embraced a motion by NUDO member Joseph Kauandenge for the establishment of the 1904-08 Genocide Memorial Museum.

They, however, question what the difference is between this motion and the one tabled by former Swanu leader, Usutuaije Maamberua, which was discussed and adopted by the house.

In her motivation, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, says such a museum requested by Kauandenge should not only be for OvaHerero and Nama people but for all Namibians.

!Nawases-Taeyele reiterates the importance of such a museum in serving as a research and historic institution that depicts the suffering of all Namibians.

In agreement, Swapo MP Paula Kooper also noted that a similar motion was adopted in the parliament and that there is no need for it to be duplicated once more.

Although she does not reject the motion outright, Kooper notes that the existing Independence Memorial Museum is displaying events from the war of national resistance, the liberation struggle, and the road to independence.

The duo says putting up a shrine remembering the 1904-08 genocide will not be a bad thing, but the costs involved should be considered.

The discussion of this motion will still continue in the house.