ARCHIVES SECTOR FACES CHALLENGES IN PRESERVING NAMIBIA’S HISTORY
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Namibia's archives and records management sector is facing significant challenges that could threaten the preservation of the country's history and institutional memory.
Namibia's archives and records management sector is facing significant challenges that could threaten the preservation of the country's history and institutional memory.
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the National Assembly is not just renaming rooms and halls within but is breathing life into Namibia's shared history and common purpose by bestowing the names of forebearers upon the spaces where democracy is anchored.
The seventh annual Nama Cultural Festival concluded on Saturday in Keetmanshoop with large crowds filling the grounds, including members of the Nama community, residents from various parts of the country and international tourists.
Gaob Dawid Hanse has called on the Nama community to embrace and protect their cultural identity.
He made the call during the official opening of the 7th edition of the Nama festival in Keetmanshoop on Friday.
Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Dr Sanet Steenkamp says the 1904–1908 War of Resistance remains one of the most defining chapters in Namibia's history.
The Miss Namibia top 10 finalists embarked on a cultural excursion through the Omaheke Region, an experience that not only introduced them to the rich traditions of the region but also brought communities together in celebration of culture and unity.
As Namibia prepares to commemorate Genocide Remembrance Day this week, the Miss Namibia Top 10 finalists took time during their Omaheke Region tour to connect with a painful but important part of the country's history.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the government's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the culture and tradition of the Namibian people, such as the Omagongo Festival.
The Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Anselm Marungu, has described the Omaludi Agricultural Festival as having become a source of pride and a beacon of unity, where community members share practices designed to preserve Namibian heritage and traditional knowledge systems.
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses held its annual international festival, bringing together representatives from over 60 countries in a vibrant celebration of unity, heritage, and global community.