Kazenambo Kazenambo – Windhoek Observer

17 Oct

Joint Declaration is no substitute to the Ozombuzovindimba Declaration

ObserverUncategorisedKazenambo Kazenambo, Nama, Ovaherero, Ovambanderu, United Nations Human Rights Commissioner

October 2nd, was the 117th commemoration of the Extermination Order against the Ovaherero issued at Ozombuzovindimba in 1904. Similarly Monday, October 4th was the tenth commemoration of the expatriation from Germany of the first consignment of the remains of the Ovaherero , Ovambanderu and Nama victims of the 1904-1908 Genocide. Last but not the least, this November also sees the 17th anniversary of the Ozombuzovindimba Declaration. While all these dates somehow are related and intertwined, each, in its own unique way, marks an important and inerasable historical imprint in the sad but heroic historical epoch of the Nama, Ovambanderu and…

05 Sep

No resting in peace KK but now than ever your spirit must live on!

ObserverUncategorisedGenocide, Kazenambo Kazenambo

After about two weeks of endless tributes, some heartfelt, others which may eventually prove purely opportunistic, the casket containing the mortal remains of a real son of the soil, KK, as Kazenambo Kazenambo came to be known to both friend and foe, was on Saturday, August 28, lowered into the grave to presumably forever commit KK to eternity, and likewise for some his legacy. Going by the popular comforting Biblical verse often afforded and accorded the bereaved family and loved ones of the departed, if not the departed herself/himself, Yours Truly Ideologically fall in line echoing the said verse: Two…

27 Aug

KK not one for quiet diplomacy, Nujoma

ObserverObserver MoneyFounding President, Kazenambo Kazenambo, Sam Nujoma

Staff Writer Former Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture Kazenambo Kazenambo (KK), was one not for quiet diplomacy. Says Founding President, Sam Nujoma, in a tribute read on his behalf by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu. Matundu read the tribute at the Parliament Gardens at memorial service in memory of KK in Windhoek on Friday afternoon. Nujoma described KK, as he was affectionately known, as “one of our fearless and formidable freedom fighters, whose illustrious military and political career speaks volume of his immense contribution to our country before and after independence”. Kazenambo died…

26 Aug

‘KK a messenger of good hope, reconciliation’

ObserverObserver MoneyKazenambo Kazenambo

Staff Writer NAMIBIANS from all walks of life, particularly politicians, have since the departure of Kazenambo Kazenambo (KK), been singing him praises. Among the first to express condolences to the family of KK (58) was President Hage Geingob who said the former Swapo MP will be remembered for his contributions towards the development of the country. “During this hour of sadness for the family, president Geingob extends sincere condolences to the family, comrades and friends,” the Presidency said in a short social media post. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani, also expressed sadness over the death of the former…

11 Jun

Secret ballot not on genocide … if Parliament has to vote on agreement?

ObserverObserver MoneyGerman, Kazenambo Kazenambo, Namibia, Namibian Parliament, Professor Peter Katjavivi, Speaker

Andrew Kathindi Parliament may have to vote on the genocide agreement the government of Namibia and it the German counterpart are due to sign before it is eventually debated in the Namibian Parliament and thereafter ratified. If there should be no consensus after the debate and a vote is necessary. Meaning the august house would then have to decide whether to go for a secret ballot or not to allow for conscience voting, if members of the same political party may be divided on the issue. Former Swapo Party of Namibia Parliamentarian and former deputy minister, Kazenambo Kazenambo, explaining the…

03 Jul

Nujoma caught in crossfire – KK

ObserverObserver MoneyDoreen Sioka, Kazenambo Kazenambo, Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Nahas Angula, Sam Nujoma, SWAPO

Staff Writer Former Youth minister, Kazenambo Kazenambo says the public anger directed at Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi is misdirected, as he is not causing division but his actions are simply a symptom of the greater disunity in the country. This comes after Swartbooi was heavily criticized by former Prime Minister Nahas Angula, who accused the firebrand leader LPM leader of dividing the nation. This berating follows the LPM MP’s his incendiary comments about Founding President Sam Nujoma. In response to arguments made by Swapo MP, Doreen Sioka, he disparaged the Founding President’s book and called the author…