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14/06/2026
The Ovambanderu community today continued the 130th commemoration of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva āHiakungairiā in Okahandja by paying homage at his gravesite.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah together with First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elia Ngurare, Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa, Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah, Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses, and Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius Khamuseb also joined the Ovambanderu community in the laying on of hands ceremony. The ceremony symbolises the invocation of blessings from ancestors.
During the ceremony, the tombstone of Acting Chief, Omutize Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua was also unveiled with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ovambanderu Chief, Ombara Tjozohongo II Nguvauva laying wreaths.
The Ovambanderu commemorate 130 years of chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. With the presence of Her Excellency, the President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr.Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Vanue: Otjozondjupa Region - Okahandja
Date: 12 - 14 June 2026
As part of the 130 years commemoration of the Ovambanderu, Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva, the Ovambanderu community is hosting a Evening of Dignity under the theme: Strengthening the Nation Through Dignified Leadership, Cultural Identify and Family Values.
13/06/2026
VIEWS | Scenes from Komando No. 1 in Okahandja, where the Ovambanderu community is commemorating the 130th anniversary of the ex*****on of the first Chief of the Ovambanderu, Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva āHiakungairiā.
The commemoration has drawn guests from Botswana and across Namibia, who have gathered to honour his legacy and contributions to the Ovambanderu people.
As part of the 130th commemoration of the first Chief of the Ovambanderu, Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva āHiakungairiā, the Ovambanderu are having historical narratives on community reflections, with traditional leaders giving historical reflections.
The Ovambenderu, on Saturday, the 13th of June 2026, gathered at the site associated with the ex*****on of their late chief, Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva, near five-rand in Okahandja.
The gathering marks the start of the 130th commemoration of the first Chief of the Ovambanderu, Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva āHiakungairi".
13/06/2026
Okahandja-The 130th commemoration of the first Chief of the Ovambanderu, Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva āHiakungairiā commenced this morning in Okahandja.
Members of Ovambanderu visited the historic tree where the Chief was executed on the outskirts of Okahandja.
The current Chief of Ovambanderu, Ombara Eben Tjozonhongo II Nguvauva led members of the Ovambanderu community in kneeling beneath the tree to pay their respects and honour the memory of Hiakungairi.
The symbolic act served as a tribute to the fallen leader and his enduring legacy among the Ovambanderu people.
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