Communities affected by the 1904–1908 Genocide hope to have the long-overdue negotiations finalised by the end of this year.

The four affected communities, the Ovahero, Nama, San, and Damara communities, said this at a media conference about the outcome of the Chiefs Meeting Forum held today.

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured the members of Parliament of an update on the genocide negotiations on a separate platform.

This follows questions by the leader of PDM, McHenry Venaani, on the progress of the discussions.

The Southern Traditional Communities' Foundation has reiterated its support for Government in the genocide negotiations.

The STCF Chairperson, Dawid Gertze made the comment at a media conference held at Keetmanshoop.