Zambezi movement accuses Geingob of ‘black apartheid’ tactics
Kenya Kambowe
RUNDU
The Namibian Lives Matter Movement has accused President Hage Geingob of applying what it terms ‘black apartheid’ divide-and-rule tactics.
This, apparently, to turn the Nchindo family and various traditional authorities in the Zambezi Region against members of the movement, they said.
Tommy, Martin and Wamunyima Nchindo were shot and killed last November alongside their cousin Sinvula Muyeme, a Zambian national, when members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) found them in the southern channel of the Chobe River.
The Nchindo men’s mother, Alphonsina Mubu, died five days later, while their sister was hospitalised for shock.
The tragedy birthed the Namibia Lives Matter Movement, which has for months advocated for justice for the lives of the slain men and other Namibians who have died at the hands of the BDF.
Meanwhile on Monday, presidential spokesperson Dr Alfredo Hengari issued a press statement denouncing the movement, and detailed how Geingob - along with a delegation - met with traditional leaders in Zambezi and visited the Nchindo family at Impalila Island.
‘We will continue to fight’
Geingob’s visit to Zambezi has been met with surprise by members of the movement, who said the move was shrouded in secrecy.
In a statement yesterday, the movement accused Geingob of applying tactics likened to the apartheid regime.
“The divide-and-rule tactics Hage is using are reminiscent of black apartheid. We denounce them and condemn them,” the statement read.
“The president thinks he can use our traditional authorities against us; he is mistaken. We also know that some people are not pleased to see [the] Namibian Lives Matter Movement uniting the region.
“The movement will continue fighting for justice for all slain residents of the region and will not allow the BDF to continue taking lives of innocent people,” the statement read.
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RUNDU
The Namibian Lives Matter Movement has accused President Hage Geingob of applying what it terms ‘black apartheid’ divide-and-rule tactics.
This, apparently, to turn the Nchindo family and various traditional authorities in the Zambezi Region against members of the movement, they said.
Tommy, Martin and Wamunyima Nchindo were shot and killed last November alongside their cousin Sinvula Muyeme, a Zambian national, when members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) found them in the southern channel of the Chobe River.
The Nchindo men’s mother, Alphonsina Mubu, died five days later, while their sister was hospitalised for shock.
The tragedy birthed the Namibia Lives Matter Movement, which has for months advocated for justice for the lives of the slain men and other Namibians who have died at the hands of the BDF.
Meanwhile on Monday, presidential spokesperson Dr Alfredo Hengari issued a press statement denouncing the movement, and detailed how Geingob - along with a delegation - met with traditional leaders in Zambezi and visited the Nchindo family at Impalila Island.
‘We will continue to fight’
Geingob’s visit to Zambezi has been met with surprise by members of the movement, who said the move was shrouded in secrecy.
In a statement yesterday, the movement accused Geingob of applying tactics likened to the apartheid regime.
“The divide-and-rule tactics Hage is using are reminiscent of black apartheid. We denounce them and condemn them,” the statement read.
“The president thinks he can use our traditional authorities against us; he is mistaken. We also know that some people are not pleased to see [the] Namibian Lives Matter Movement uniting the region.
“The movement will continue fighting for justice for all slain residents of the region and will not allow the BDF to continue taking lives of innocent people,” the statement read.
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