Showcase village brings divide among the ovaHimba

Sharlien Tjambari

In cultures worldwide a traditional village is the most vivid sign of unity and common purpose. A cultural village of the ovaHimba at Swakopmund had  exactly the opposite effect – it has become a source of division among the ovaHimba people living at Swakopmund, it has spurred in-fighting over leadership and there are accusations of greed and self interest.

To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Available in Windhoek at selected stores, at Arandis (Shoprite and Arandis Service Station); Usakos; Henties Bay (Spar; Woermann Brock) and Windhoek (Windhoek: Shoprite Maerua Mall; Shoprite Katutura; Shoprite Ind. Av; Shoprite Lafrenz Industrial; Shoprite Okurayangava; Shoprite U-Save; Fountain OK Foods (Baines); Maerua Superspar).