Mourners at the memorial service of the late Gaob of the |Hai|om San Traditional Authority, Dawid ||Khamuxab, have described him as a true servant of the people who led his clan without fail.
 

The Ovambanderu community and other members of the public converged on Okahandja last weekend to mark the 130th anniversary of the execution of erstwhile Ovambanderu leader Kahimemua Nguvauva.

Nguvauva was executed by firing squad on June 12, 1896, in Okahandja.

The Khama III Memorial Museum in the royal village of Serowe in the central part of Botswana recently received 45 cultural artefacts from the Brighton and Hove Museums in the United Kingdom.

Various traditional and political leaders have described the late leader of Hai-||Om San Traditional Authority, Gaob David ||Khamuxab as a leader who cared for his people and who united the Hai-||Om community.

Sacky Kathindi, the Oshikoto Regional Governor, described ||Khamuxab as a visionary leader.

The Chairperson of the Nama Festival, Dirk ǂEigub, has described the Nama anthem as a powerful symbol of unity and cultural pride among the Nama people. 

The anthem was launched during the Nama festival's official opening on Friday.

Africa Day serves as a reminder of the importance of pride, unity, cultural heritage and the spirit of ubuntu that binds Africans together. 

These were the sentiments shared when the Keetmanshoop NBC News team hit the streets to gauge residents' reflections on the importance of celebrating Africa Day. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the annual Omagongo Festival has grown into a notable national event that celebrates tradition and cultural heritage while recognising the hard work of women who prepare marula fruit for transformation into omagongo and other products.

The calls to maintain unity in diversity were also echoed at the 111th commemoration of the Battle of Sam !Khubis, as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged Namibians to participate in cultural and historical events across the country.

The resilience of the Rehoboth Basters reminds us that while history may be marked by struggle, it also provides inspiration to build a future anchored in reconciliation and shared prosperity.

The Uukwambi Traditional Authority has already started with preparations for the hosting of the Omagongo festival.

The festival rotates among the eight traditional authorities of Aawambo ethnic groups.