N$900m lost yearly as genocide deal stalls
The delay in concluding the OvaHerero and Nama genocide reparations agreement is costing affected communities more than N$900 million annually, with funds intended for their social upliftment and development remaining inaccessible. Speaking on Friday at a meeting between traditional leaders and the Forum of German-Speaking Namibians (FDN) in Windhoek, FDN vice-chairperson Benita Herma said the continued delay means communities, including the San and Damara, were losing out on substantial financial resources every year. “Can you imagine what your communities could have done with more than N$900 million this year? So we need to conclude this process and not delay it,”