Namibia: Nguvauva Says Migration Commemoration Evokes Mixed Emotions

Ovambanderu chief Tjozohongo II Nguvauva describes the centenary commemoration of his community’s forced migration from concentration camps to Aminuis as an occasion that brings both sad and joyful emotions.

Speaking at the commemorative event held at Ondjiripumua village on Saturday, Nguvauva said the occasion reminded him of the suffering endured by the Ovambanderu during their migration from concentration camps in places like Windhoek, Omitara and Lüderitz to Aminuis.

“It was bad hearing that…