OTJOZONDJUPA REGION-During a ceremony at the Dobe Border Post:uring a ceremony at the Dobe Border Post, Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana called for an apology from the German government for its role in the Ovaherero/Nama genocide, aligning the demand with the return of nearly 100 Batswana of Namibian descent. The event marked an emotional homecoming for the descendants of those who fled to Botswana during the 1904-1908 genocide, now seeking to reclaim their heritage and identity in Namibia. According to Namibia Press Agency, Minister Kawana emphasized the need for reparations and an apology from Germany to address the long-standing impacts of the genocide on the affected communities. The return of these descendants, he noted, serves as undeniable evidence of the historical atrocities that forced their ancestors to escape. "The return of our brothers and sisters is a moment of restoration and celebration," Kawana stated, highlighting the significance of this event in the broader context of historical justi ce and reconciliation. The ceremony also addressed the integration of the returnees into Namibian society. Minister Kawana promised swift actions to grant them full citizenship and access to necessary services, including education for children and government assistance for the elderly. The returnees, currently housed at a reception center in Gam, will eventually move to a specially designated communal area in Otjipaheua, Gam district. Speaking at the event, Anna Maria Mokgethi, Botswana's Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, expressed pride in Botswana's role as a refuge for the Namibian diaspora. She commended the returnees for their contributions to Botswana and encouraged them to continue their positive impact in Namibia. The returnees form 49 households, ranging from young children to seniors, the oldest being an 84-year-old man whose father had originally fled the genocide.