Namibia has the third highest levels of income inequality in the world. 6% of the population own 70% of the land and here, the wounds of German Colonisation run deep. Between 1904 - 1908, the Germans established concentration camps where the indigenous Herero and Nama people were interned. Up to 80% of them died in what Germany later recognised as the first genocide of the 20th Century. While the descendants of these victims, like Karvita, live on illegal settlements in constant fear of eviction, the descendants of these colonists continue to own most of the land and have no problem justifying their inheritance. This documentary was previously on our ENDEVR channel. It has been added to the FREE DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL because we think it is a better fit here.
It's always the white man's fault. These men would all be wearing dresses still instead of pants of it was not for the Whites. But I hear black men like to wear dresses, especially on tv.
False. U looking for views. Am black Namibian and I attest that Yr claim is false and misleading. U copied and paste to mislead people. 1stly no one owns 80% of the land in Namibia. Namibia is 15% desert, 40% communal or non commercial land and 35% commercial agricultural land. Other 10% is state land. Thus majority of whites who are not Germana but Afrikaaners today own 28% of the 35% commercial agricultural land. It's incorrect to say 80% of Namibia's land is owned by whites. There is no such a thing.
@@sindanonegongo1199 you are way better in comparison to most of African countries inclusive of some European countries, I do not speak out of internet observations but out of my traveling experience,
As a young Namibian leader watching this I believe it’s high time we change the leadership. Clearly we are not their priority! Vote OUT SWAPO collectively and we will see the change.
Agreed stop blaming Germans and apartheid they were not in charge the past 34 years! SWAPO was... only leaders and their families benefitted.. and the bribe paying Asians CCP NKoprea and Europeans. Namibians must wake up and vote before the same happens to our oil.
I'm a Namibian. I didn't know how half of the things were shown on these documentaries. Like it's mind-blowing that the average Namibian doesn't know what's going in their own country.
Research what they did in Tanganyika(Mainland Tanzania), Burundi and Rwanda. Atrocities of beyond imagination. When black people cry all over the World, this is the Example.
@@rubamann Basically the same as every other power did (those who had any power). It was warfare, plain and simple. Chinese don't have this nonsense guilty, they will deal with Africans accordingly.
As an Indian feel disgusted when the local has to ask permission to a land which was taken from thier ancestors by paying nothing. This injustice will end in the near future. These germans owning thousands of acres till date is injustice to its core.
dont call them germans, its a disgrace for us, these are ppl that think they are bc some generations before were germans. the guy that makes Döner/Kebab in my town is more german than these guys. You actually need to live in germany and go through the bulshit we go to call yourself german.
The Nambian problem is similar to most sub-Sharan Africa. Corruption!!!. There is poor reinvestment of the country's resources by the government into key development sectors rather the government make the people refocus their attention to "external enemies". When they eventually take over the land from the white farmers, they will give it to their cronies who can't farm the land, then food prices raise, the country crumbs.... Zimbabwe 2.0
I think we know the root cause, but it's too uncomfortable of a conversation to have at the moment. Perhaps in the future when the political climate changes, we will stop lying to ourselves.
Dont hesitate to google HAN Namibia its the association for hospitality they are on facebook to and will make sure that your holiday match the brochure pics
I don’t know how to feel about this documentary as a Namibian. I hate that the German always think Namibia was nothing b4 the colonialism. Blacks were here n we were living in harmony.
How is it the land of the brave when you're not fighting to get your land back? Join the Neff fight for the majority of the African population to be part of the economy and make your statement a reality.
Land of Brave?! I don’t think you are brave enough, sitting there for small percentage of european descendants of your country owned about 70% of your land while over 90% of the population who are true owners of the land possess only 30% and you are here calling yourself the land of bravery. Please do something to get your lands back before you come here to claim that title, unless you’re European descendant.
I'm in shock that the population is that small, some of the best minerals in Africa and their citizens are not living in luxury. They should be able to afford anything in the world with all those minerals. Be brave and take back your land.
Listen to this man Harry Schneider, telling the people to appreciate their countries' history. Very easy for you to say because you either don't know the true history of Africa/Ethiopia before your ancestors came or you convenietly ignore it. Coz it helps you sleep better. Bless you Mr Schneider.
@@lydiafomuso7168 It wouldn't have. Africans didn't exactly keep record of things because they did not have any written language and therefore no records of their history nor records of lands, territories or where the borders of one land began and the other ended, only perhaps by landmarks and tribal designations of land but even then, as you can see, when there is only 1 person per 3KM in the 2020s...how few people must there have been in say 1900? This land was and still largely is uninhabited and therefore it would have been very odd indeed if any African even considered giving a name to the land other than the land that they directly inhabited and could travel to. Africans also didn't use horses or camels so traveling would not happen very often. There aren't really any nomadic sub Saharan African tribes as far as I'm aware either and so traveling long distances would only be something you would do when you planned a permanent or semi-permanent move/immigration. Thus, yes, seeing as Germans and other Europeans brought cartographers, or map makers with them, it's likely that Germans saw parts of the land that Africans likely never saw because it would be too costly or dangerous to travel without cause or reason since their lives were so absolutely directly tied to the land around them and what sustenance they could find there.
Why dont you educate us about the true history of Africa then? The big problem is: we know very little about the history of very big parts of Africa from before the time of colonization. Many African tribes lived like during the stone ages and have no written history at all. Pretending to know the "true" history of Africa (which would be a loooot of separate histories, because there a many tribes, languages and regions) doesnt help at all. History that is recorded and written down is sadly mostly from the time and perspective of the colonizers and missionaries.
Informative documentary. Near the end, I was shocked that the black Namibians were not invited to eat inside, where a black Namibian woman was serving to the white. History has not changed that much. Africans shouldn't allow to be treated that way in their own continent/ land!
Im white woman and serve black people at work, for me all people are the same.. I don't see the colour.. Same as somewhere in Europe black rich guy gets served by white person.. I think the problem is that instead of staying together we divide ourselves by means of color, religion, language etc..
@sonyamoz9347 The only issue for me was that the black Namibians were not invited to eat inside the house, and that is wrong, and division . However, the Namibians should not allow that to happen !
Its no coincidence that most colonialist descendents in Namibia still have economic privileges. Most natives still embrace the colonial erra curriculum, and 90% of the black population don't understand the full value of land. We have mines, vast land for agricultural activities etc, yet from primary school a child is not aware of these topics. From primary school children are taught how to recite bible verses and sing. In upper primary and junior secondary they introduce learners to subjects like Agriculture (as optional/non-promotional subjects). Then you'll find a learner with great symbols in science subjects forced to do a teaching course because they are poor and cannot afford to study science related subjects. The circle continues. Those who claim to be "educated" do little to change the mindset of the ordinary people in their communities. We are currently a generation of relaxed citizens, who only blame colonialism for our economic misfortune but we fail to point out our weak reasoning. The economic problem of Namibia will be solved by redesigning the curricula (both the school & null curricula). Change the curriculum, change the mindset of the people!!!
Some things I don't agree but I do agree that if we do what Botswana did teach baking bread, welding and a technical course where they build several small projects like a grain mill, sugarcane mill repair of small petrol/diesel engines and water pumps. Also building safely making bricks instead of management courses out the wazoo to manage people you need people who can do the work and the successful ones wil manage themselves just fine! You missed the oil we found it should be processed here in Namibia instead it will be shipped off to SA Europe or US or UAE to be made into petrol and diesel that we en up buying back or China. We can change it I hop you registered to vote and to vote for change instead of the past 32 years of promises and self enrichment of the top Party members and their families. Who use private hospitals but dont buy medicine for the state hospitals or do maintenance.
There is a reason other Asian countries that were colonies have developed themselves while Africa has not. It's to inconvenient to speak of, so the world will stick its head in the sand and use excuses to cover the uncomfortable truth. But deep down I think everyone knows why.
Our politicians/government has to be blamed for poor living conditions while the country is having abundant natural resources. Foreigners are worthier and living in languish
the White French Rangers eat in the restaurant and the black rangers eat at the back by themselves, the fact that the narrator in the documentary said nothing about it means they saw nothing wrong with that, i'm disgusted!
Perhaps the documentary was created this way for watchers to come to this conclusion (...24/7 for "miserable pay"). Sadly, it's severely underfunded and French rangers are deployed there (reservists with jobs? ex. beekeeper). Wish rangers from Nambia were asked why they chose to protect rhinos rather than hunt them. Another documentary did: honoring what is theirs, protecting a natural resource that could pave the way to a nature reserve and economic growth in tourism. Hope this documentary increases investment into these programs.
The French are doing charity. They don't get a dime for their work from the government of Namibia, and they play the Namibian rangers to protect the Rhinos. The Namibians have no place to make demands.
It's probably to keep riffraff out, not those truly dedicated, since I'm sure everyone will get to a point of stress if 300 strangers hang around in your backyard daily - I think it is more than a simple money making scheme There used to be many places like that in SA, where the only reason you really pay is to keep those not willing to cash out, out. Like many camping sites (at least ~15 years ago, not sure now anymore) were actually considered free, but had small (like under $7 and then you can take the whole family in) fees for entry for any amount of people you bring along, and it kept most of those that would litter and be disrespectful out surprisingly well, and also kept the place from overflowing with campers. You'd still get the occasional hillbilly that would go and get wack drunk and play loud music, but it was faar less often than it was at the completely free locations
I don’t blame foreigners, I blame our government. They are making all of this possible. Namibia is a former German colony but Namibians can’t enter Germany without a Visa. Germans, white South Africans and Chinese can buy land here and retire peacefully. As a Namibian I can NEVER do that in their countries . And their leaders have made sure to make it very difficult for foreigners to do that.
Then German colonialism in what is now Namibia ended 109 years ago, so any claims to that sound rather outdated. Visa requirements are widespread, especially for countries whose citizens are unlikely to travel for non-economic reasons. Fun fact: visa-exempt entry to Namibia is restricted to 13 (out of 54) African countries and even people from these countries are not allowed to work in Namibia without a specific work permit. Until recently, several non-African citizens were equally allowed into Namibia without a visa for non-economic purposes (mostly tourism, but also family reunions). Buying land as a foreigner is usually difficult, especially in Namibia, where it is a nightmare, even for domiciled persons or permanent residents (I know; I'm one of these). Instead, if you were to have permanent residence status in an EU/Schengen country, however, you could easily buy land.
Please German must stay, China must stay, you all welcome to Namibia, let's unite. Namibia is only having challenges of draught and we need more development of infrastructure, land issues as you said. economically challenged by corruption at some points but we are not much poor than other central states which mostly have war and others middle east country .. we are far better we just need more peace and peace as a permanent status. We love our country, our mother land. Thank you for these documentary ,these is a great effort and idea.
As a young Namibian, this hurts more than anything, what hurts most is that whites are living comfortably in our country while Namibians are living in poverty, but I don't blame them, if our government wanted to do something it could
Whites wouldn't be living comfortable in Namibia unless they brought their technology and industry with them.....Namibians would still be living in poverty even without Colonization, because Namibians didn't have their own Industrial Revolution...All of the rich mineral resource industries that employ so many Namibians wouldn't exist because those were discovered by White Europeans who built the infrastructure to support them. Death would have occurred either way. Just look at all the corrupt African Nations with their Black Politicians k*lling off their own peoples and then selling their countries resources to foreign nations....All these Blk Revolutions taking down their White Oppressors, only to vote in Black Politicians who end up being worse than the previous rulers. Zimbabwe found out the hard way and now South Africa is making the same destructive choices.
Lots of Nama, Herero and Damaras have mixed race grand parents. So many rapes...not only by Germans but Afrikaners Dutch Boere. My grandma is one of those kids from Walvisbay. I am in my 50ties and still remember the appartheid days. God have mercy on our people in our land.
It's true I'm a Damara from Khorixas, my Great- grandma and her sisters were raped by the boers and we have a lot of mixed race people in my family. The Germans must return our land
The Documentary on my Motherland, is some great revelations about the history, diversity and culture. Those who have underrated Namibia should know that, it’s untrue, nearly all Namibians speak German language. We speak indigenous languages, English and Afrikaans.
Well if the african had more powerful technology that allows them to overtake other groups then that would be a possibly. A reminder this happen when world followed the right of conquest, so basically the German rightfully owned that land.
the land is vert uninhabited, if there is a construct-ual problem then yes address it correctly. * however do not commit 'reverse racism' of any kind just because they are different skin color.
@@Nene..93 my kind ma'am didnt adress anything correctly because of color? sorry for someone elses actions. and those people who own land did not oppress you by stealing land, it was other people. so now you want to oppress people by taking their property because it's about race at this point. when it could be correctly approached like i said above.
@@akiraotoishi5756they’ll do the same thing as in South Africa, forcefully take farms from whyte people, then very quickly the farms will fail. It’s a shame that they can’t seem to build anything on their own, and are still blaming some thing that ended 75 years ago, that only lasted 30 years.its a shame but Africans can’t get it together, they’re too tribal, uneducated and unable to build much on their own.
As a Swiss longterm female traveller with a NAM registered car, I also got deeper knowledge abou this country. Least populated country not beeing able to feed their people because of corruption, selling out their country to foreigners. But also of different issues between the ethnical groups.
Indonesia had colonized by Netherlands but Indonesian has the land for themselves. We using Indonesia language, we have our land and no Netherlands people doesn't have a privilege here
It's very sad knowing this painful story of Namibia 🇳🇦. How come on earth a person owns a land without paying nothing to obtain the land in fact these lands are territories not a mere land, you may forgive for the crimes done to your ancestors if your want but some certain territories/lands should be returned peacefully.
@@Ittahliaspot on, African leaders ended during the likes of the Sankara but it’s seems like he’s reborn, have you heard about Traore? He’s doing things for his people and the country
yes but returned to whom? they must at least have been working the farm before so they know how to run it. so the failure of returning to people with no clue, that will ruin the company/farm after they get it. like what happened in neighbouring countries
Land reform is a great idea, if you want to repeat what happened in Zimbabwe. If land reform without compensation is introduced in a governmental capacity, you would see even more people starving within that same year and a economical collapse within the next year. Land reform will not solve the countries poverty issue nor any other important dilemma. The Namibian government had more than 30 years almost 2 generations to solve any number of problems regarding the income gap or any other issue. Why does the Namibian government not invest in local education or in improving living conditions for rural communities? In 34 years we have seen an increase in the income gap, a decline in educational standards. The most notable aspect which I have noticed in Africa, is that for a culture or a specific race to improve they must devalue another. People's decisions are based on their view of the world, their life experiences and their education. Note that if each of those aspects of a persons life is neglected, they will make poor decisions. The government does not invest in the people, they know if they properly educate and improve the lives of the people, the people will vote them out of office.
Your points about the potential risks and challenges of land reform in Namibia are well-taken. History has shown that poorly planned and executed land reform can indeed lead to economic instability, food insecurity, and human suffering. The examples from Zimbabwe serve as a cautionary tale. @KoosGoos
I agree with your concerns about the potential consequences of land reform without compensation. It is crucial for the government to carefully consider the implications and ensure that it does not lead to further economic hardships and social instability. Investing in local education and improving living conditions for rural communities are indeed essential steps towards addressing the income gap and other critical issues. Neglecting these aspects can result in poor decision-making and hinder the overall progress of the country. It is important for the government to prioritize the well-being of its people and work towards sustainable solutions that benefit all.
I completely understand your frustration with the decline in educational standards in Namibia. The government's failure to invest in local education is a significant concern that needs to be addressed urgently. A well-functioning education system is crucial for the overall development of a nation and the empowerment of its citizens. By neglecting education, the government is not only limiting opportunities for individuals but also hindering the country's potential for growth and prosperity.
Africans need to take their land back. If Germans own that much of the land, then land reform must occur. Germans didn't pay any 'compensation' to the natives for the land, nor are the natives reaping any real benefit today. It's time for the Germans to pay compensation, or land reform WITHOUT compensation must occur. The German history of savagery leaves little room for pity when the situation is righted in Namibia. It's an insult to hear the Germans still try to justify their ownership of so much land. The situation must change quickly.
The farms will fail just like in South Africa then they have to ask them to come run them for them because they can’t do a whole lot on their own. The colonization lasted 30 years, and ended 75 years ago.
I lived in Walvis Bay for 2 years (1970-1972) and worked as a trained nurse at the WB hospital. It certainly was one of the best experiences in my now 80 yrs. I still miss the desert and the lagoon where hundreds of flamingos came to feed daily. One could hear them flying over our house which was on the edge of the desert (think it was Union Street) ❤
You are lying South africans have land in the rurals a lot of land , the Zulu king is sitting on thousands of hectors of land and not distributing to people , the government also
Once you research your own history, make sure to look at other countries history and learn how Fascism, Socialize and Communism killed Over 150 Million people in Europe, Russia, China and North Korea. Then once you are done learning, make sure not to adopt those ideals and end up like Zimbabwe, South Africa, Venezuela, Argentina, Etc..
Such ignorance and disrespect from the rancher who claims Namibia was a dark place before the explorers arrived. Who justifies the evils of colonialism?
Colonialism in Namibia indeed left an indelible mark on its history, but the scars it left cannot solely explain the ongoing divisions among its people. The fragmentation witnessed today stems not just from the colonial past but from a failure to cultivate unity and collaboration among Namibians themselves. Despite the legacies of German colonialism, it is crucial to recognize that it is the Namibians who hold the future of their nation in their hands. The ability to forge a cohesive society and build effective governance rests on their shoulders. As someone with deep ties to Namibia, I can attest to the resilience and industriousness of the Namibian people. Many have worked tirelessly to create businesses, develop infrastructure, and establish educational and healthcare systems, showcasing their potential to thrive despite past injustices. However, the question remains: why has this potential not translated into a more unified approach to governance? The blame often directed at former colonial powers, including Germany, obscures the pressing need for accountability and leadership from within Namibia. In the age of globalization, with nations like China emerging as major players in Africa, the urgency for Namibians to find common ground has never been greater. The capacity to protect their assets and secure a prosperous future hinges not on past grievances but on collaborative action toward a shared vision. While acknowledging historical wrongs, it is equally important for Namibians to reflect on their own responsibility to forge a path forward. True progress will only come when the focus shifts from assigning blame to cultivating unity, leadership, and a determined collective effort aimed at uplifting their nation.
@@LM-he7eb in the face of all these and we are corrupt and steal from our people and invest in assets overseas, it makes the poverty even worse. Colonization is over, invest in technology for the people to benefit, we steal it. How do we get manipulated? Because we do not believe in ourselves.
@@LM-he7ebI get it colonization was horrible but now it’s over and the leaders have a chance to be leaders and help the people but are choosing to be corrupt and ineffective and some point we have to hold them accountable because they are in charge now and continue to disappoint
This German guy is so arrogant! Dark Africa? First he said Namibia had no name! Smh … he sense of entitlement these guys have is nauseating to say the least. I don’t wanna imagine what he says off camera 😮
It's the correct term; it was used to describe the non-Arabic/Berber parts of Africa, with a low technology standard and extremely low life expectancy. You could say most of the technology in those zones came from Europe. It sounds cynical, but you should not forget that the Sahel Zone and other parts of Africa had life expectancies of 35 until the 1970s. The temperature of Africa and the variety of sicknesses make it a rather harsh environment. Also, child mortality was over 50%; only a small portion of children reached their 6th birthday.
@@MerryXmasMfkrsthe Black diaspora is vast and it doesn’t matter where we are from, we feel like kindred spirits. My ancestors are from Africa. I am American. We are the same even if Namibians don’t know it. So zip it.
The Namibian government really.must do better, this is the history most of us Africans don't know or see much of, as a south African and a neighbour to Namibia this is all new to me. Seems like the inequality is the same as here home😔
@@incremental_failureIn Zimbabwe it never ended up in the hands of ordinary folk, just politicians who can't even farm. Now we have our land but most of it is idle or one politicians owns 10 idle farms. Ridiculous.
I love this channel for highlighting history and issues in countries and locations that we here in America are rarely introduced to both in primary and secondary educational institutions. I hadn’t realized Germany was an occupying force in Namibia… worse, I had no idea about their part in yet another genocide. Glad to see they recognize it now but damn…
@@AL-lh2ht You may need to explain that to me as if I were 5 years old… where were these concentration camps and how many were systematically killed while captive?
Every country that had colonies had concentration camps and comitted at least a genocide... The Begians in the Kongo, the British in South Africa, the Spanish in the New World. They are all documented in Wikipedia
And people claim Idi Amin was horrible for ousting the indians from Uganda, they were silently doing what the former colonialists did, so he saved Uganda. May he rest well, the Lion of Uganda.
If only the Namibian native people learned permaculture, water harvesting, and regenerative agriculture principles, they would generate more food, shade, and water in their communities. Geoff Lawton and his greening the desert project is a good template. Food Forest Namibia is a good channel where a man is transforming his plot of land and he hires local men to work. The workers are learning the principles and seeing the change first hand.
Growing food is one of the best ways to create wealth and fight against injustice. A people that can feed itself and collect its own water becomes independent of aid. Knowledge of how to make land healthy and producing food can not be taken away from you once you learn. Where ever you are in the world, there is likely soil.
i was there and it looked like nothing had been built or maintained since the 90s, people live close to great zimbabwe,but have never heard about it. but people are nice
The Germans sure do have a lot of blood on their hands. Having to pay 500 Rand to visit the graves of their relatives is criminal, they made me sick to my stomach. As a Native American here in the US, Umatilla tribe, I can understand how they feel. The arrogance of some of the Germans is she still live there is sickening. They make all these excuses that don't wash. Great Big game hunting is also another sickening comet disgraceful part of colonization. Excellent documentary though.
the issue of land reform in southern africa is unavoidable it can only be delayed it is a revolution it started with zimbabwe its now in south africa then to namibia and lastly zambia
No sweetie, sadly you're wrong 🤭Namibia is capitalist beyond other African states. We are stable only because of the wealthy investment holding it together. Take away the wealth and you get Zimbabwe. Pick your poison.
Namibians are wonderful people. We have the herero and mbukushu tribes in botswana who are from our neighbour. But yes its indeed expensive there with most citizens not benefiting from a system that seems to keep the wealthy even richer and the poor the same. It just seems to be an african curse in a way most of its countries going through that.
I like how Germany just offered a billion in aid to Namibia with no apology at all, decades after the genocide, but after the Holocaust, they've been apologizing for nearly a century now.
Its mad how these colonists assume the land was uncivilised before they arrived, delusional. This is not fair by any measure of human reason. Namibia is a beautiful country and a safe one. They need to put in place a more fair and appropriate compensation scheme and allow the indigenous people to have a fair portion of the wealth so Namibia continues to be as beautiful as ever.
Learn Namibian history from the very early years when the first settlers trekt in to the country, look up the definition of the word civilised and how much they the colonists build of the infrastructure to what the country is to day! Not all land can be farmed because of water shortage!!
@LordOfSweden that's what you love to tell yourself, so your little penis feels bigger lol 😆 the point is before the Europeans arrived people had a way of life (whether you assume it was civilised or not) Africa is the home of ancient civilisation. Don't hate. Appreciate instead so you can also make use of the knowledge that was stolen from these very people you claim are uncivilised. Mind you, the definition of being civil itself is open for interpretation, so your definition might not be another man's point of view!
Inequality in Namibia 🇳🇦 is a multi-dimensional & multifaceted phenomenon. Apart from income or wealth inequality, there are many factors that determine inequalities within Namibian society, including, amongst others, access to and the level of education and health services; ownership of assets such as land; and gender inequality
The wealth in Namibia and the size of her population is enough to make every single person in that country not live in poverty. I have been there before, and I can relate to this video. It's so sad that our leaders in Africa are not doing anything to elevate the lives of her citizens.
I hope reconciliation talks will continue with ALL parties present. Thanks for showing proof of China, Russia, and North Korea in Namibian affairs and taking advantage of her people for their own power and profit as I have read numerous accounts of this happening in many African countries. Hoping that Namibia will overcome this modernization of colonization to vote in a government for the people by the people.
The country is still in its infancy, y'all are lucky to be here. Things don't happen overnight. Namibia has one of the best political structures in africa. Everything will fall into place,stop complaining about poverty and start businesses
infancy? in terms of what? the land and the people have always existed, millions of years and they did not need to be colonised. Dont call someone's ancestral land "infant"
@@AliAsadMo In terms of politics or modernization as a whole. I live there, that's why I'm saying what I'm saying. I'm not talking about land. That's a story on it's own...
@@Cassini-do8fp then it is a bit shameful for you to judge Namibia ignorantly. What is politics? You think the original ancestry did not have politics? or you are one of those who think our African systems were primitive and dark? We had politics that worked very well and was never infant. Africa was modern even before the Europeans introduced their style of doing things. You clearly have been white washed and that is why you judge modernisation by white man standards.
I haven't been white washed. Most people locally which i know share the same opinion. In a few years you'll see what I actually mean. Politics from before colonization was good and bad at the same time...
Not gonna happen, since it doesn't (even closely) correspond to the overarching narrative. You will only see these in displaying your (admirable) culture as an outboard piece of "what went wrong". One of the reasons I like to be in Namibia is that we don't need this kind of woke media, telling us who we are.
Namibia has the third highest levels of income inequality in the world. 6% of the population own 70% of the land and here, the wounds of German Colonisation run deep.
Between 1904 - 1908, the Germans established concentration camps where the indigenous Herero and Nama people were interned. Up to 80% of them died in what Germany later recognised as the first genocide of the 20th Century. While the descendants of these victims, like Karvita, live on illegal settlements in constant fear of eviction, the descendants of these colonists continue to own most of the land and have no problem justifying their inheritance.
This documentary was previously on our ENDEVR channel. It has been added to the FREE DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL because we think it is a better fit here.
It's always the white man's fault. These men would all be wearing dresses still instead of pants of it was not for the Whites. But I hear black men like to wear dresses, especially on tv.
Haben sie auch Quellen für diese Behauptungen ?
False. U looking for views. Am black Namibian and I attest that Yr claim is false and misleading. U copied and paste to mislead people. 1stly no one owns 80% of the land in Namibia. Namibia is 15% desert, 40% communal or non commercial land and 35% commercial agricultural land. Other 10% is state land. Thus majority of whites who are not Germana but Afrikaaners today own 28% of the 35% commercial agricultural land. It's incorrect to say 80% of Namibia's land is owned by whites. There is no such a thing.
@BoxHans your very evil creature
@mzerk9324 Thank you for educating the people. Almost everything on a screen is a lie, especially if it comes from a corporation
As a Namibian in Namibia watching this documentary, I don't know how I feel about this sad, whilst amazing story.
I guess we should talk about you relocating a bit
Yoh just came across the documentary and yoh I'm 💔 😢. As a Namibian myself, I did not understand the severity of how Germans continue to treat us.
Why do you allow this nonsense
At least you do not know how you feel because I feel infuriated, mad and sad from SA.
@@hilmanuule859 Be careful.
They are trying to get you to attack your farmers, so as to cause a famine.
As a Nigerian I must confess that Namibia is the most underrated country in the world, but in reality is the best country in the world
i am half swiss half nigerian and namibia is really interesting to go visit in the near future❤️
But we are poor my friend while those in government and foreigners remain rich
@@sindanonegongo1199 if only they knew.🙈
@@sindanonegongo1199 you are way better in comparison to most of African countries inclusive of some European countries, I do not speak out of internet observations but out of my traveling experience,
@@rui_josebonifasia5132 the fact that the economy is ran by a few minority raises suspicion
As a young Namibian leader watching this I believe it’s high time we change the leadership. Clearly we are not their priority! Vote OUT SWAPO collectively and we will see the change.
Yeah, change into Zimbabwe and South Africa!
Apparently, SWAPO is Namibia's ZANU-PF and ANC.
@@yeseniah7373
Under far-left leadership.
Weg mit der sozialistischen SWAPO.
Agreed stop blaming Germans and apartheid they were not in charge the past 34 years! SWAPO was... only leaders and their families benefitted.. and the bribe paying Asians CCP NKoprea and Europeans. Namibians must wake up and vote before the same happens to our oil.
I'm a Namibian. I didn't know how half of the things were shown on these documentaries. Like it's mind-blowing that the average Namibian doesn't know what's going in their own country.
And whose fault is that? God gave you a brain, and curiosity. Use it to educate yourselves
Inform Namibians about this, share it , tell your people to wake up. every bit helps. Never stay silent
@JustinYiseverywhere move to Chicago or Baltimore, it’s the same thing!
@@damonmelendez856why are YOU defensive?
@damonmelendez856 Not most people have the means and comfortable of going on TH-cam and seeing this...think you twart before you start talking
I've always been very interested in the German colonisation of Africa. A topic much less talked about.
Massive thanks 🙏
Don't also forget Tanganyika(Now Tanzania) in East Africa was once a German colony.
Research what they did in Tanganyika(Mainland Tanzania), Burundi and Rwanda. Atrocities of beyond imagination. When black people cry all over the World, this is the Example.
@@rubamann Basically the same as every other power did (those who had any power). It was warfare, plain and simple. Chinese don't have this nonsense guilty, they will deal with Africans accordingly.
You're a professor of history?
@@rubamann You mean like the Hutu and Tutsis'? Stop pretending its only Europeans that has the capacity for genocide
This channel is gold. Love learning facts from countries not widely covered by media
As an Indian feel disgusted when the local has to ask permission to a land which was taken from thier ancestors by paying nothing. This injustice will end in the near future. These germans owning thousands of acres till date is injustice to its core.
In India church and mosques own more land than majority hindus
Unbelievable
I really couldn't keep watching after that and the part where the farmer said Africa was dark without them
dont call them germans, its a disgrace for us, these are ppl that think they are bc some generations before were germans. the guy that makes Döner/Kebab in my town is more german than these guys. You actually need to live in germany and go through the bulshit we go to call yourself german.
The land issue is very sensitive if not delt with properly the situation will lead into escalation nd lives will be t stake
The Nambian problem is similar to most sub-Sharan Africa. Corruption!!!.
There is poor reinvestment of the country's resources by the government into key development sectors rather the government make the people refocus their attention to "external enemies". When they eventually take over the land from the white farmers, they will give it to their cronies who can't farm the land, then food prices raise, the country crumbs.... Zimbabwe 2.0
They got oil now!
Let it be in indegenous hands and not be the loot of colonialism and genocide. Worse! Those Geemans feel superior to the locals.
Not only government corruption but also international corruption from so called developed countries (which are not so developed these days).
I think we know the root cause, but it's too uncomfortable of a conversation to have at the moment. Perhaps in the future when the political climate changes, we will stop lying to ourselves.
Namibia wake up from your nightmare,what country in Europe or Americas will let you own a 60000 acre of land 😊
Am Kenyan🇰🇪 and am truly in love with Namibia 🇳🇦 planing my visit soon
I wil welcome you
So?
Dont hesitate to google HAN Namibia its the association for hospitality they are on facebook to and will make sure that your holiday match the brochure pics
I don’t know how to feel about this documentary as a Namibian. I hate that the German always think Namibia was nothing b4 the colonialism. Blacks were here n we were living in harmony.
That part also took me out. When he says that there was nothing... It had no name..... These folk Gata be kiddin me!!!
There were numerous conflicts even before colonialism. We weren't harmonious, colonialism was just a common enemy.
"it didnt have a European name" but it HAD A NAME nonetheless! God that angered me so much
Jou feite is nie korrek Nie...die Nama en Herero was van voor die Duitse tyd voortdurend in oorlog gewikkel.
that is not true lol
This couldn't come at a better time, big thanks to this channel!
I'm Namibian
Love it here
The land of the brave 🇳🇦
Cowards
How is it the land of the brave when you're not fighting to get your land back? Join the Neff fight for the majority of the African population to be part of the economy and make your statement a reality.
Land of Brave?! I don’t think you are brave enough, sitting there for small percentage of european descendants of your country owned about 70% of your land while over 90% of the population who are true owners of the land possess only 30% and you are here calling yourself the land of bravery. Please do something to get your lands back before you come here to claim that title, unless you’re European descendant.
I'm in shock that the population is that small, some of the best minerals in Africa and their citizens are not living in luxury. They should be able to afford anything in the world with all those minerals. Be brave and take back your land.
@@mclesenn We will get it back
It's just a matter of time but we will
Listen to this man Harry Schneider, telling the people to appreciate their countries' history. Very easy for you to say because you either don't know the true history of Africa/Ethiopia before your ancestors came or you convenietly ignore it. Coz it helps you sleep better. Bless you Mr Schneider.
Especially when he said the place had no name before the Germans
@@lydiafomuso7168 He is probably right
@@lydiafomuso7168typical German!
@@lydiafomuso7168 It wouldn't have. Africans didn't exactly keep record of things because they did not have any written language and therefore no records of their history nor records of lands, territories or where the borders of one land began and the other ended, only perhaps by landmarks and tribal designations of land but even then, as you can see, when there is only 1 person per 3KM in the 2020s...how few people must there have been in say 1900? This land was and still largely is uninhabited and therefore it would have been very odd indeed if any African even considered giving a name to the land other than the land that they directly inhabited and could travel to. Africans also didn't use horses or camels so traveling would not happen very often. There aren't really any nomadic sub Saharan African tribes as far as I'm aware either and so traveling long distances would only be something you would do when you planned a permanent or semi-permanent move/immigration. Thus, yes, seeing as Germans and other Europeans brought cartographers, or map makers with them, it's likely that Germans saw parts of the land that Africans likely never saw because it would be too costly or dangerous to travel without cause or reason since their lives were so absolutely directly tied to the land around them and what sustenance they could find there.
Why dont you educate us about the true history of Africa then?
The big problem is: we know very little about the history of very big parts of Africa from before the time of colonization. Many African tribes lived like during the stone ages and have no written history at all. Pretending to know the "true" history of Africa (which would be a loooot of separate histories, because there a many tribes, languages and regions) doesnt help at all. History that is recorded and written down is sadly mostly from the time and perspective of the colonizers and missionaries.
Informative documentary. Near the end, I was shocked that the black Namibians were not invited to eat inside, where a black Namibian woman was serving to the white. History has not changed that much. Africans shouldn't allow to be treated that way in their own continent/ land!
Im white woman and serve black people at work, for me all people are the same.. I don't see the colour..
Same as somewhere in Europe black rich guy gets served by white person..
I think the problem is that instead of staying together we divide ourselves by means of color, religion, language etc..
@sonyamoz9347 The only issue for me was that the black Namibians were not invited to eat inside the house, and that is wrong, and division . However, the Namibians should not allow that to happen !
Its no coincidence that most colonialist descendents in Namibia still have economic privileges. Most natives still embrace the colonial erra curriculum, and 90% of the black population don't understand the full value of land. We have mines, vast land for agricultural activities etc, yet from primary school a child is not aware of these topics. From primary school children are taught how to recite bible verses and sing. In upper primary and junior secondary they introduce learners to subjects like Agriculture (as optional/non-promotional subjects). Then you'll find a learner with great symbols in science subjects forced to do a teaching course because they are poor and cannot afford to study science related subjects. The circle continues.
Those who claim to be "educated" do little to change the mindset of the ordinary people in their communities. We are currently a generation of relaxed citizens, who only blame colonialism for our economic misfortune but we fail to point out our weak reasoning.
The economic problem of Namibia will be solved by redesigning the curricula (both the school & null curricula). Change the curriculum, change the mindset of the people!!!
Some things I don't agree but I do agree that if we do what Botswana did teach baking bread, welding and a technical course where they build several small projects like a grain mill, sugarcane mill repair of small petrol/diesel engines and water pumps. Also building safely making bricks instead of management courses out the wazoo to manage people you need people who can do the work and the successful ones wil manage themselves just fine! You missed the oil we found it should be processed here in Namibia instead it will be shipped off to SA Europe or US or UAE to be made into petrol and diesel that we en up buying back or China. We can change it I hop you registered to vote and to vote for change instead of the past 32 years of promises and self enrichment of the top Party members and their families. Who use private hospitals but dont buy medicine for the state hospitals or do maintenance.
There is a reason other Asian countries that were colonies have developed themselves while Africa has not. It's to inconvenient to speak of, so the world will stick its head in the sand and use excuses to cover the uncomfortable truth. But deep down I think everyone knows why.
They also worked their way and built it!!! Show me a place in Africa where the “locals” built anything prosperous
I think introducing permaculture and gardening principles could be more useful than scripture im schools. Thanks for your post 😊
Our politicians/government has to be blamed for poor living conditions while the country is having abundant natural resources. Foreigners are worthier and living in languish
Your government and Germany needs to be held accountable
Sure, you gonna do it? lol what a dumb comment.
@@adidas3s506 Namibian politicians are very corrupt.
Well thats foriegners bro why dont they
Dont blame them
There bloody giving Money and Doing good to your country
Your country is in Corruption and stealing killing Animals
I AM A SOUTH AFRICAN VISITOR IN NAMIBIA AND THIS MADE ME CRY
We are in the exact same situation as Namibians
Watching this documentary makes me more informed nd angry at the same time....
Like Wise
Very angry
So angry.
Angry over what? Don't blame your own mistakes on some people having som farms. What are you doing?
When you realize this been happening to all indigenous globally 😡
2 millions in namibia, atleast everyone must be a millionaire with such enormous underground wealth
Its 3.1 million now
Why? Doing nothing and still expecting to be a millionaire?
@@marijna6540 That's exactly how inheritance works
@marijna6540 what must we do if there are no jobs even if we have degrees ag
The Germans got their inheritance why not the locals
Always watching from Georgetown Guyana south America 🇬🇾🇬🇾
Hi
the White French Rangers eat in the restaurant and the black rangers eat at the back by themselves, the fact that the narrator in the documentary said nothing about it means they saw nothing wrong with that, i'm disgusted!
I thought i was the only one who noticed that. It's a shame.
Perhaps the documentary was created this way for watchers to come to this conclusion (...24/7 for "miserable pay"). Sadly, it's severely underfunded and French rangers are deployed there (reservists with jobs? ex. beekeeper). Wish rangers from Nambia were asked why they chose to protect rhinos rather than hunt them. Another documentary did: honoring what is theirs, protecting a natural resource that could pave the way to a nature reserve and economic growth in tourism. Hope this documentary increases investment into these programs.
The French are doing charity. They don't get a dime for their work from the government of Namibia, and they play the Namibian rangers to protect the Rhinos. The Namibians have no place to make demands.
I'm from South Africa, would like to visit Namibia 1 day, maybe start a new life in Namibia.
Hellos. Please come to my place and build free
Namibia is way safer than South Africa. You can enjoy a really good life here if you have good money. Namibia is a peaceful country.
am serious from Kenya😅@@mupinicreativestudios1997
Me too , i have had this thought for years now, I'm really obsessed with Namibia. One day i will permanently migrate to Namibia.
@@john-darrenesterhuizen9008because we are too forgiving and allowed white minority to own majority of the economy
The Audacity of the settlers to ask the land owners to pay to see their Ancestors grave yards🤷🏽♀️
What are you gonna do about it. Nothing
@@mrmusanda3576 musanda wa marete
@@maxnator mara wena😁😂😂
It's probably to keep riffraff out, not those truly dedicated, since I'm sure everyone will get to a point of stress if 300 strangers hang around in your backyard daily - I think it is more than a simple money making scheme
There used to be many places like that in SA, where the only reason you really pay is to keep those not willing to cash out, out. Like many camping sites (at least ~15 years ago, not sure now anymore) were actually considered free, but had small (like under $7 and then you can take the whole family in) fees for entry for any amount of people you bring along, and it kept most of those that would litter and be disrespectful out surprisingly well, and also kept the place from overflowing with campers. You'd still get the occasional hillbilly that would go and get wack drunk and play loud music, but it was faar less often than it was at the completely free locations
Free market...you want, you pay.
I don’t blame foreigners, I blame our government. They are making all of this possible. Namibia is a former German colony but Namibians can’t enter Germany without a Visa. Germans, white South Africans and Chinese can buy land here and retire peacefully. As a Namibian I can NEVER do that in their countries . And their leaders have made sure to make it very difficult for foreigners to do that.
Then German colonialism in what is now Namibia ended 109 years ago, so any claims to that sound rather outdated. Visa requirements are widespread, especially for countries whose citizens are unlikely to travel for non-economic reasons. Fun fact: visa-exempt entry to Namibia is restricted to 13 (out of 54) African countries and even people from these countries are not allowed to work in Namibia without a specific work permit. Until recently, several non-African citizens were equally allowed into Namibia without a visa for non-economic purposes (mostly tourism, but also family reunions).
Buying land as a foreigner is usually difficult, especially in Namibia, where it is a nightmare, even for domiciled persons or permanent residents (I know; I'm one of these). Instead, if you were to have permanent residence status in an EU/Schengen country, however, you could easily buy land.
Please German must stay, China must stay, you all welcome to Namibia, let's unite. Namibia is only having challenges of draught and we need more development of infrastructure, land issues as you said. economically challenged by corruption at some points but we are not much poor than other central states which mostly have war and others middle east country .. we are far better we just need more peace and peace as a permanent status. We love our country, our mother land. Thank you for these documentary ,these is a great effort and idea.
Danke für die netten Worte.
They all must go...
Always peace peace peace but without a piece of justice and equality.
If we can all learn to live together
I DON'T THINK THAT GUY WANTS TO SHARE OR EVEN GIVE AWAY HIS FARM, IT'S EASY TO SPEAK WHEN IT DOESN'T DIRECTLY AFFECT YOU.
As a young Namibian, this hurts more than anything, what hurts most is that whites are living comfortably in our country while Namibians are living in poverty, but I don't blame them, if our government wanted to do something it could
Whites wouldn't be living comfortable in Namibia unless they brought their technology and industry with them.....Namibians would still be living in poverty even without Colonization, because Namibians didn't have their own Industrial Revolution...All of the rich mineral resource industries that employ so many Namibians wouldn't exist because those were discovered by White Europeans who built the infrastructure to support them.
Death would have occurred either way. Just look at all the corrupt African Nations with their Black Politicians k*lling off their own peoples and then selling their countries resources to foreign nations....All these Blk Revolutions taking down their White Oppressors, only to vote in Black Politicians who end up being worse than the previous rulers.
Zimbabwe found out the hard way and now South Africa is making the same destructive choices.
you are every right
Don't you vote for them
Do what…? Take the land and give it to those who have no idea how to use it? It is best to look at Zimbabwe to see the outcome of land redistribution.
Maybe they could learn? From what I've seen, alcohol is a massive problem. Kids need to go to school.
I pray Namibia will raise up and reach its full purpose for its people.
I’m absolutely horrified that they couldn’t visit their own land without permission…
Let alone...... they must pay R500 entrance fee to see their ancestors graves.😒
As a Namibian, this part alone shattered my heart in a thousand pieces 💔 😢 😞
Even have to pay R500 to visit.
It's sad but he was clearly only visiting them for the cameras
It’s not their land, they don’t own it.
Lots of Nama, Herero and Damaras have mixed race grand parents. So many rapes...not only by Germans but Afrikaners Dutch Boere. My grandma is one of those kids from Walvisbay. I am in my 50ties and still remember the appartheid days. God have mercy on our people in our land.
It's true I'm a Damara from Khorixas, my Great- grandma and her sisters were raped by the boers and we have a lot of mixed race people in my family.
The Germans must return our land
Amase toxoba
Ridiculous. Why would the Germans or Namibians rape the indigenous people?
Please also comment on the last 34 years
@@joyfulcurseNam7486 why would the Germans rape the natives? That makes no sense
The Documentary on my Motherland, is some great revelations about the history, diversity and culture. Those who have underrated Namibia should know that, it’s untrue, nearly all Namibians speak German language. We speak indigenous languages, English and Afrikaans.
Can you imagine if an African owned 20 percent of German land. One German individual got 60 acres of land in Nemabia
Well if the african had more powerful technology that allows them to overtake other groups then that would be a possibly. A reminder this happen when world followed the right of conquest, so basically the German rightfully owned that land.
the land is vert uninhabited, if there is a construct-ual problem then yes address it correctly. * however do not commit 'reverse racism' of any kind just because they are different skin color.
@@akiraotoishi5756but your kind never address anything correctly because of colour
@@Nene..93 my kind ma'am didnt adress anything correctly because of color? sorry for someone elses actions. and those people who own land did not oppress you by stealing land, it was other people. so now you want to oppress people by taking their property because it's about race at this point. when it could be correctly approached like i said above.
@@akiraotoishi5756they’ll do the same thing as in South Africa, forcefully take farms from whyte people, then very quickly the farms will fail. It’s a shame that they can’t seem to build anything on their own, and are still blaming some thing that ended 75 years ago, that only lasted 30 years.its a shame but Africans can’t get it together, they’re too tribal, uneducated and unable to build much on their own.
As a Swiss longterm female traveller with a NAM registered car, I also got deeper knowledge abou this country. Least populated country not beeing able to feed their people because of corruption, selling out their country to foreigners. But also of different issues between the ethnical groups.
So true i am a namibian wambo young man
What are you talking about ? Do Swiss is developped only by Swiss citizens ?😂😂😂
@@GoLiveJeezcall the hypocrisy out well done 🎉
Indonesia had colonized by Netherlands but Indonesian has the land for themselves. We using Indonesia language, we have our land and no Netherlands people doesn't have a privilege here
Namibians wake up and fight for your land
They did and the German Namibians won.
And then what? Germans contribute massively to the economy.
We love our COUNTRY, THESE YEAR IS ELECTIONS, The GERMAN PEOPLE ARE NOT ACTIVE IN THIS, THEY SHOULD HELP us.😥😥
@@SabinaRamoswaane Why should they help you? What's in it for them? You create racist policies and then expect them to help?
I HOPE FOR THE BEST Sir, not all of us is racist, we all should stand together to build up our Country.
A documentary in deed. Great job.
Every African country seem to have a sad history. Rich in natural resources while our people suffer. 😢😢😢
I mean it's kind of your own fault... lol
@@marijna6540 You don’t know what you’re saying so just shut up!
@@marijna6540 Keep quiet
Africans are responsible for themselves now. No one else to blame anymore!
Due to poor governance and foreign meddling.
It's very sad knowing this painful story of Namibia 🇳🇦. How come on earth a person owns a land without paying nothing to obtain the land in fact these lands are territories not a mere land, you may forgive for the crimes done to your ancestors if your want but some certain territories/lands should be returned peacefully.
Our leaders are supposed to make that happen but noo, they fear yts and want to keep the "peace"
@@Ittahliaspot on, African leaders ended during the likes of the Sankara but it’s seems like he’s reborn, have you heard about Traore? He’s doing things for his people and the country
yes but returned to whom? they must at least have been working the farm before so they know how to run it. so the failure of returning to people with no clue, that will ruin the company/farm after they get it. like what happened in neighbouring countries
Africa needs to learn to survive in this world. We can not be successful until we are patient enough to acquire that knowledge.
Exactly 💯 well said
Well said.
but im sure in 34 years you have never given him even one cow
Land reform is a great idea, if you want to repeat what happened in Zimbabwe. If land reform without compensation is introduced in a governmental capacity, you would see even more people starving within that same year and a economical collapse within the next year. Land reform will not solve the countries poverty issue nor any other important dilemma. The Namibian government had more than 30 years almost 2 generations to solve any number of problems regarding the income gap or any other issue.
Why does the Namibian government not invest in local education or in improving living conditions for rural communities? In 34 years we have seen an increase in the income gap, a decline in educational standards. The most notable aspect which I have noticed in Africa, is that for a culture or a specific race to improve they must devalue another.
People's decisions are based on their view of the world, their life experiences and their education. Note that if each of those aspects of a persons life is neglected, they will make poor decisions. The government does not invest in the people, they know if they properly educate and improve the lives of the people, the people will vote them out of office.
Your points about the potential risks and challenges of land reform in Namibia are well-taken. History has shown that poorly planned and executed land reform can indeed lead to economic instability, food insecurity, and human suffering. The examples from Zimbabwe serve as a cautionary tale. @KoosGoos
I agree with your concerns about the potential consequences of land reform without compensation. It is crucial for the government to carefully consider the implications and ensure that it does not lead to further economic hardships and social instability. Investing in local education and improving living conditions for rural communities are indeed essential steps towards addressing the income gap and other critical issues. Neglecting these aspects can result in poor decision-making and hinder the overall progress of the country. It is important for the government to prioritize the well-being of its people and work towards sustainable solutions that benefit all.
Agreed, land reform needs careful implementation. Namibia could focus on education & rural development alongside a fair land reform plan. @koosgoos
I completely understand your frustration with the decline in educational standards in Namibia. The government's failure to invest in local education is a significant concern that needs to be addressed urgently. A well-functioning education system is crucial for the overall development of a nation and the empowerment of its citizens. By neglecting education, the government is not only limiting opportunities for individuals but also hindering the country's potential for growth and prosperity.
Africans need to take their land back. If Germans own that much of the land, then land reform must occur. Germans didn't pay any 'compensation' to the natives for the land, nor are the natives reaping any real benefit today. It's time for the Germans to pay compensation, or land reform WITHOUT compensation must occur. The German history of savagery leaves little room for pity when the situation is righted in Namibia. It's an insult to hear the Germans still try to justify their ownership of so much land. The situation must change quickly.
I am moved by this Activist
He is a real Namibian man,a African man
Proud Namibian❤🇳🇦.....every country has its Flaws.
And your point?
But this is too much ,i mean for a 3 million and vast country you shouldnt be having land issues and a slum in Windhoek
You won't get the land back by asking nicely!
Take necessary steps into your hands!
Agreed
They won't get it back no matter what
The farms will fail just like in South Africa then they have to ask them to come run them for them because they can’t do a whole lot on their own. The colonization lasted 30 years, and ended 75 years ago.
@@Anthonycapone8146 zimbabwe did, they will if they take action
@@Stolas1777 dont come back, we dont want you
Being from Kenya Namibia is my second home in Africa. I love Namibia.
Iam a Namibian and i say the same about Kenya, neen there more than 5 times, Kenya is my second home❤
I lived in Walvis Bay for 2 years (1970-1972) and worked as a trained nurse at the WB hospital. It certainly was one of the best experiences in my now 80 yrs. I still miss the desert and the lagoon where hundreds of flamingos came to feed daily. One could hear them flying over our house which was on the edge of the desert (think it was Union Street)
❤
Guys even in south africa we are facing the same problem we need to unite africa and end this
Haaahaaaa, 13 tribes uniting, haaaaaaaahaaaa
You guys voted DA instead of. EFf
You are lying South africans have land in the rurals a lot of land , the Zulu king is sitting on thousands of hectors of land and not distributing to people , the government also
South africa is doing alright
Hasuka LOL, voestek to Namibia then & take that Zimbo Malema with u.
We must research our own history, we're so complacent as Namibians!
Once you research your own history, make sure to look at other countries history and learn how Fascism, Socialize and Communism killed Over 150 Million people in Europe, Russia, China and North Korea. Then once you are done learning, make sure not to adopt those ideals and end up like Zimbabwe, South Africa, Venezuela, Argentina, Etc..
Such ignorance and disrespect from the rancher who claims Namibia was a dark place before the explorers arrived. Who justifies the evils of colonialism?
Colonialism in Namibia indeed left an indelible mark on its history, but the scars it left cannot solely explain the ongoing divisions among its people. The fragmentation witnessed today stems not just from the colonial past but from a failure to cultivate unity and collaboration among Namibians themselves. Despite the legacies of German colonialism, it is crucial to recognize that it is the Namibians who hold the future of their nation in their hands. The ability to forge a cohesive society and build effective governance rests on their shoulders.
As someone with deep ties to Namibia, I can attest to the resilience and industriousness of the Namibian people. Many have worked tirelessly to create businesses, develop infrastructure, and establish educational and healthcare systems, showcasing their potential to thrive despite past injustices. However, the question remains: why has this potential not translated into a more unified approach to governance? The blame often directed at former colonial powers, including Germany, obscures the pressing need for accountability and leadership from within Namibia.
In the age of globalization, with nations like China emerging as major players in Africa, the urgency for Namibians to find common ground has never been greater. The capacity to protect their assets and secure a prosperous future hinges not on past grievances but on collaborative action toward a shared vision. While acknowledging historical wrongs, it is equally important for Namibians to reflect on their own responsibility to forge a path forward. True progress will only come when the focus shifts from assigning blame to cultivating unity, leadership, and a determined collective effort aimed at uplifting their nation.
great comment. Thank you.
Small population, huge natural resources, lack of local expertise and technology, corruption leading to extreme poverty
Ignorant comment
COLONIZATION, EXPLOITATION & MANIPULATION.
You guys always overstate the effects of corruption
@@LM-he7eb in the face of all these and we are corrupt and steal from our people and invest in assets overseas, it makes the poverty even worse.
Colonization is over, invest in technology for the people to benefit, we steal it.
How do we get manipulated? Because we do not believe in ourselves.
And as a result, Namibia = kleptocracy masquerading as a democracy just like its neighbor Angola.
@@LM-he7ebI get it colonization was horrible but now it’s over and the leaders have a chance to be leaders and help the people but are choosing to be corrupt and ineffective and some point we have to hold them accountable because they are in charge now and continue to disappoint
I like this young man spirit 😅
I´´m from Slovaki and when I´ll be enough of money I´ll visit Namibia beautiful and from african point of view is developped country
I can be your host, I am Namibian.
No it's not developed ,maybe developing
@@leratoseretsi5603 In Namibia there is mnuch, much better conditions for living of human beings than those of Zimbabwe
This German guy is so arrogant! Dark Africa? First he said Namibia had no name! Smh … he sense of entitlement these guys have is nauseating to say the least. I don’t wanna imagine what he says off camera 😮
Im Deutschen wird zwischen Weiß- und Schwarzafrika unterschieden. Letzteres bezeichnet man heutzutage eher als "Afrika südlich der Sahara".
Totally infuriating 😢
Racists people
It's the correct term; it was used to describe the non-Arabic/Berber parts of Africa, with a low technology standard and extremely low life expectancy. You could say most of the technology in those zones came from Europe. It sounds cynical, but you should not forget that the Sahel Zone and other parts of Africa had life expectancies of 35 until the 1970s. The temperature of Africa and the variety of sicknesses make it a rather harsh environment. Also, child mortality was over 50%; only a small portion of children reached their 6th birthday.
@@sad_wrangler8515 Amen.
Watching ths is so disheartening, th country is wealthy but poor at th same time😢. Namibia my motherland
having natural resources doesnt make you automatically wealthy.
This is an amazing documentary, and very awakening.
We live in a society where every single thing is monetised 💔. Quite sad
Como viver sem medo na Namíbia um lugar cheio de mistério 😮😮😅
this documentary made me so upset, my people are suffering in their own land, cry my beloved Africa.
You're american. This is not your people.
@@MerryXmasMfkrs I am African you fool, living in Africa
@@MerryXmasMfkrsthe Black diaspora is vast and it doesn’t matter where we are from, we feel like kindred spirits. My ancestors are from Africa. I am American. We are the same even if Namibians don’t know it. So zip it.
@@MerryXmasMfkrs stay iny our lane colonizer
@@blackinton2526 You too gfy, I'll stay in the lane I want to and there's nothing you can do about it.
The Namibian government really.must do better, this is the history most of us Africans don't know or see much of, as a south African and a neighbour to Namibia this is all new to me. Seems like the inequality is the same as here home😔
Namibia is still colonised
Planning on visiting soon ❤
As a Namibian it’s sad to see… we’ve not made any progress relative to time
Colonialism never ended in most sub-Saharan Africa. The only places where black people can access their resources are few and scattered.
When they can access resources, it will end up like South Africa. They cannot manage themselves, never could.
@@incremental_failureIn Zimbabwe it never ended up in the hands of ordinary folk, just politicians who can't even farm. Now we have our land but most of it is idle or one politicians owns 10 idle farms. Ridiculous.
@@incremental_failure so who was managing us before u colonized us Mr smart guy?? Huh
@@incremental_failure that doesn't give you any right to manage them
@@BN-bp7lwThe Khoi San peoples managed you....Oh wait, sorry you colonized them and pushed them into the arid areas.
As a namibian i known is a race AGNIST time, we will get our land back 😊
Very informative documentary. It makes you appreciate the greed of humans
Indeed
Corruption is blocking development in the country.
I love this channel for highlighting history and issues in countries and locations that we here in America are rarely introduced to both in primary and secondary educational institutions. I hadn’t realized Germany was an occupying force in Namibia… worse, I had no idea about their part in yet another genocide. Glad to see they recognize it now but damn…
britian, france, and other all also held concentration camps...post WW2
@@AL-lh2ht You may need to explain that to me as if I were 5 years old… where were these concentration camps and how many were systematically killed while captive?
Every country that had colonies had concentration camps and comitted at least a genocide... The Begians in the Kongo, the British in South Africa, the Spanish in the New World. They are all documented in Wikipedia
@@-KingOfKhaos UK concentration camps in Kenya from 1952-1960. British archives were "cleaned" as historians had to realize.
And people claim Idi Amin was horrible for ousting the indians from Uganda, they were silently doing what the former colonialists did, so he saved Uganda. May he rest well, the Lion of Uganda.
If only the Namibian native people learned permaculture, water harvesting, and regenerative agriculture principles, they would generate more food, shade, and water in their communities. Geoff Lawton and his greening the desert project is a good template. Food Forest Namibia is a good channel where a man is transforming his plot of land and he hires local men to work. The workers are learning the principles and seeing the change first hand.
Growing food is one of the best ways to create wealth and fight against injustice. A people that can feed itself and collect its own water becomes independent of aid. Knowledge of how to make land healthy and producing food can not be taken away from you once you learn. Where ever you are in the world, there is likely soil.
Love this channel
Thank you 🙏
Mr Hung, Mr Hang, Mr Hing😂😂😂😂😂
That was funny😂
As a Zimbabwean, i say Namibians must take back their land
It really worked well in Zimbabwe😂
@@JG-zb4mzit did, what’s funny about that? Zimbabwe is bouncing back from yt dominating countries sanctions.
i was there and it looked like nothing had been built or maintained since the 90s, people live close to great zimbabwe,but have never heard about it. but people are nice
I wish we knew how to be this successful. Let us learn from them and copy.
@@JG-zb4mz it was taken in a bad way in Zimbabwe
The Germans sure do have a lot of blood on their hands.
Having to pay 500 Rand to visit the graves of their relatives is criminal, they made me sick to my stomach.
As a Native American here in the US, Umatilla tribe, I can understand how they feel.
The arrogance of some of the Germans is she still live there is sickening. They make all these excuses that don't wash. Great
Big game hunting is also another sickening comet disgraceful part of colonization.
Excellent documentary though.
Education is important my african brothers, be educated and fight for your right. Love from India.
Can i educate myself on the internet without university
Namibia will be the biggest country in the world in generation to come. No doubt 😊
In terms of what?? Exactly economy, landmass what be specific
the issue of land reform in southern africa is unavoidable it can only be delayed it is a revolution it started with zimbabwe its now in south africa then to namibia and lastly zambia
The land in zambia is owned by the government not white people
Thats why they sanctioned zimbabwe to discourage other countries
No sweetie, sadly you're wrong 🤭Namibia is capitalist beyond other African states. We are stable only because of the wealthy investment holding it together. Take away the wealth and you get Zimbabwe. Pick your poison.
Namibia has the potential to be one of the richest countries !
Namibians are wonderful people. We have the herero and mbukushu tribes in botswana who are from our neighbour. But yes its indeed expensive there with most citizens not benefiting from a system that seems to keep the wealthy even richer and the poor the same. It just seems to be an african curse in a way most of its countries going through that.
Namibia is the future, I love the beautiful country
this channel is belong to me why because I'm very addicted. Even at work i can't stay without yr document
I like how Germany just offered a billion in aid to Namibia with no apology at all, decades after the genocide, but after the Holocaust, they've been apologizing for nearly a century now.
Its mad how these colonists assume the land was uncivilised before they arrived, delusional. This is not fair by any measure of human reason. Namibia is a beautiful country and a safe one. They need to put in place a more fair and appropriate compensation scheme and allow the indigenous people to have a fair portion of the wealth so Namibia continues to be as beautiful as ever.
Learn Namibian history from the very early years when the first settlers trekt in to the country, look up the definition of the word civilised and how much they the colonists build of the infrastructure to what the country is to day! Not all land can be farmed because of water shortage!!
It was tho.
@LordOfSweden that's what you love to tell yourself, so your little penis feels bigger lol 😆 the point is before the Europeans arrived people had a way of life (whether you assume it was civilised or not) Africa is the home of ancient civilisation. Don't hate. Appreciate instead so you can also make use of the knowledge that was stolen from these very people you claim are uncivilised. Mind you, the definition of being civil itself is open for interpretation, so your definition might not be another man's point of view!
Inequality in Namibia 🇳🇦 is a multi-dimensional & multifaceted phenomenon. Apart from income or wealth inequality, there are many factors that determine inequalities within Namibian society, including, amongst others, access to and the level of education and health services; ownership of assets such as land; and gender inequality
This video breaks my heart
NOW YOU SEE HOW MUCH MONEY NAMIBIA GENERATE BUT ALOT OF NAMIBIANS STILL STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY,REALLY SAD
Please make more content like this.
Why? To carry on a false narrative? This is not even accurate.
The wealth in Namibia and the size of her population is enough to make every single person in that country not live in poverty. I have been there before, and I can relate to this video. It's so sad that our leaders in Africa are not doing anything to elevate the lives of her citizens.
so sad and sickening story how they were treated, even until today they are restricted their right to visit their ancestor grave....
I hope reconciliation talks will continue with ALL parties present. Thanks for showing proof of China, Russia, and North Korea in Namibian affairs and taking advantage of her people for their own power and profit as I have read numerous accounts of this happening in many African countries. Hoping that Namibia will overcome this modernization of colonization to vote in a government for the people by the people.
Sounds like a german. 😂😂😂
Watching from kenya
Mr Maina ! Unaona design waafrica hunyanyaswa?
@@judymwangimuthoni4176 akh
Very, very painful to see Namibia 🇳🇦 still colonized...
This Documentary is Another reason to vote for a new government
Vote swapo led government out wthin November elections 2024 ...the change Wil appeal
Thats very true. Owning land doest make u rich, knowing how to work it successfully does.
The country is still in its infancy, y'all are lucky to be here. Things don't happen overnight. Namibia has one of the best political structures in africa. Everything will fall into place,stop complaining about poverty and start businesses
infancy? in terms of what? the land and the people have always existed, millions of years and they did not need to be colonised. Dont call someone's ancestral land "infant"
@@AliAsadMo In terms of politics or modernization as a whole. I live there, that's why I'm saying what I'm saying. I'm not talking about land. That's a story on it's own...
@@Cassini-do8fp then it is a bit shameful for you to judge Namibia ignorantly. What is politics? You think the original ancestry did not have politics? or you are one of those who think our African systems were primitive and dark? We had politics that worked very well and was never infant. Africa was modern even before the Europeans introduced their style of doing things. You clearly have been white washed and that is why you judge modernisation by white man standards.
I haven't been white washed. Most people locally which i know share the same opinion. In a few years you'll see what I actually mean.
Politics from before colonization was good and bad at the same time...
Wow you are ignorant and should be embarrassed.
Great video. Do one about the Basters and the battle of Sam !Khubis.
Not gonna happen, since it doesn't (even closely) correspond to the overarching narrative. You will only see these in displaying your (admirable) culture as an outboard piece of "what went wrong". One of the reasons I like to be in Namibia is that we don't need this kind of woke media, telling us who we are.
Hit like if you want to see our world in peace.❤❤❤
Thank you so much to see Eff all over the Africa
Moeletsi Mbeki talked about the EFF.....
I did not know Germans had concentration camps in Namibia and killed tens of thousands of people. Thats why documentaries like this are so important
We always hear great stories, glad to hear the truth