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Revisiting Namibia's Hidden Heroes | Namibia News
Namibia’s Popular Democratic Movement is calling for a sweeping reevaluation of the nation’s honor system, arguing that the current focus narrowly centers on SWAPO’s role in the 1966 independence struggle. They urge the National Honours Advisory Committee to recognize broader contributions—from pre-colonial resistance leaders like Gaob Kai Xamseb, who was beheaded for opposing German rule, to diplomats such as Chief Hosea Kutako and Chief Clemens Kapuuo who fought for Namibia on the global stage. The PDM also highlights unsung heroes like Bishop Assaria Cleophas Kamburona, who sheltered Sam…
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