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How did Germany affect Namibia?
The reason Germany selected Namibia as its “protectorate” was influenced by the fact that a tobacco merchant from Bremen, Franz Luderitz, bought up coastal land in the area in 1882. This resulted in Germany actively establishing itself in the African country by 1884. They occupied Herero lands.
What were the Germans doing in Namibia?
German colonisers killed tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people in Namibia between 1904 and 1908. This amounted to some 80\% of the Ovaherero and over 40\% of the Nama. Their land and livestock were also confiscated. This was punishment for taking part in an uprising.
Who became the Nama leader after the death of Witbooi?
Witbooi was killed in action on 29 October 1905, near Vaalgras, near Koichas. His dying request was: “It is enough. The children should now have rest”. He was replaced by Fransman Nama until the Nama surrendered in 1908.
How important was the German colonial administration to the Namibians?
Being the only German colony in Africa considered suitable for white settlement at the time, Namibia attracted an influx of German settlers. In 1903 there were 3,700 Germans living in the area, and by 1910 their number had increased to 13,000. Another reason for German settlement was the discovery of diamonds in 1908.
When did Germany go to Namibia?
1840s: Missionaries from the German-based Rhenish Missionary Society arrive in what is now called Namibia.
When did the Herero arrive in Namibia?
Background. The Herero are said to have migrated southwards to Namibia from East and Central Africa, settling in northeast Namibia in the 1500s. Over the years, they moved further south and today, they have homesteads in various parts of Namibia, mostly the eastern, central and northeastern areas of the country.
Where did the Herero flee to after the Battle of Hamakari?
So, it is an established fact that Herero were living in Botswana before the flight across the Omaheke in 1904. As for the survivors of the battle at Hamakari, the German authorities themselves estimated the number of Herero who escaped to Botswana at about 1 500.