25 August 1947-01 April 2023 Bartholomeus Uahii Nguaiko, a former shoe salesman with a larger-than-life personality, who gave his all to his family and friends. He died in Windhoek after a short illness. At the height of his work as a salesman in the 90s, Nguaiko visited many villages in the central and eastern parts of Namibia.  He sold many people their first real pairs of shoes, sneakers or soccer boots when owning one was a pipe dream. Popular by his traditional name “Uahii,” he was the sort of salesperson who drove a hard bargain. Then again, he was a...

Lourensia Ketji in front of her house in Grootfontein wearing her natural broad smile The pearl of Grootfontein, Roroo, a beautiful lady who wore a broad smile and whose life had symbolised much of the town’s charm, beauty and hospitality, died at the town of her life on the 12th May 2022. She was 55. She is survived by son Desmond Mapeseuani and daughter Eerike Rejoice, both Ketji; and six grandchildren as well as siblings Harry  Mbapeua Ketji, Kahepa Kapenaze, Betty Ketji, Kaperesende Ketji, Kapena Tjiho and Vanaune Ketji. Simon, Edward and Dau Ketji predeceased her. Desmond Ketji Eerike Rejoice...

https://youtu.be/tiXbZGUfhVw Paramount Chief Kuaima Riruako shares his reading of how recognition of traditional leaders will be used to disposses Ovaherero of their land Eight years since Ovaherero Paramount Chief Kuaima Riruako died in Windhoek and his clairvoyance remains unmistaken.Ombara Otjitambi yOvaherero read the signs of Namibia’s new politics and shrunk to fear knowing how his communities were on the eve of their marginalisation. He had resisted to the deadline to file for recognition as Ombara Otjitambi of Ovaherero Traditional Authority and when they finally did at the last minute, it was in protest. Ombara Riruako knew that the new administration...

Genealogist, historian, Omupuoje and a remarkable broadcaster, Alex Kaputu, centre kneels flanked on the right by late Chief Jooste Vihanga, Chief Tjipene Keja kneeling and griot Ngeke Katjangua lying on his left elbow at an occasion to mark the return of their ancestors' skulls. Two Nama leaders are in the background. Genealogist, historian, Omupuoje and a remarkable broadcaster with unrivaled ability as an orator Alex Jarimbovandu Kaputu died on 9 March 2021 at Otjinene Clinic. He was one of the most cited expert on Ovaherer history and a leading and respected voice in the community on issues of culture, tradition...