The German embassy in Windhoek has announced a N$3.2 million (€166 208) allocation supporting the repair and rehabilitation of the historic Alte Feste building. This funding will be provided through the Federal Foreign Office’s Cultural Preservation Programme for 2025-2026.
The renovation initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the Namibia Craft Centre. The plan includes transforming the building into the National Genocide Museum and Arts, Crafts and Heritage Centre of Excellence.
German Ambassador Thorsten Hutter commented on the importance of the project: “The renovations of the building can facilitate discussions about the colonial legacy among future generations and help us…















