Namibia: Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base Unveiled At Gobabis
[Namibian] Hundreds of people across the country flocked to Gobabis in the Omaheke region to witness the official unveiling of the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base on Saturday.
The Ovambanderu community in Namibia celebrated the unveiling of the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base in Gobabis, a town in the Omaheke region, on Saturday. The base bears the name of the late chief, who played a crucial role during the colonial period. The renaming ceremony honored Munjuku II for his significant contributions to the nation's history.
Munjuku II's son, Tjozohongo II Nguvauva, expressed gratitude to the government for recognizing his father's bravery and legacy. He urged the community to remain united and focus on their development agenda for self-sufficiency. Ovambanderu community historian Asaria Tjozongoro-Kandjou highlighted the hardships the community faced during the colonial era and praised Munjuku II for his strong ties with chief Hosea Kutako, who helped send money to support Namibia's independence struggle.
The late chief also attended the Lusaka Conference in 1984 in Zambia, representing Swapo and causing tensions with the South African administration. Following the conference, Nguvauva named one of his sons "Swapo," and his grandchildren "Uakahaama" and "Lusaka." Senior Traditional Authority councillor Arnold Tjozongoro commended the government for honoring the late chief, emphasizing that the Ovambanderu never wavered in their fight against colonialism.
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