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Khoridor Namibia

Introduction

Khoridor is reserve in the east of Namibia in the Omaheke region locally known as cattle country. Khoridor is bordered by Botswana in the east and is mainly surrounded by small farms. It is a reserve that was divided into 21 units numbered from Khoridor 1 up to Khoridor 21. This was done by colonial power through the bantu stance, Tswana's under the chieftaincy Albert Mootseng at that time were moved there. Today the area is inhabited mostly by Batswana's, Otjihereroes and Khalaharies.

Brief Insight

The better developed area of of all the 21 Khoridor section is Khoridor 13. It has a school, police station and clinics. Late chief Kgosiemang and the khalaharies chief were the administrators of this area. The chief of the Khalaharies currently residing in Khoridor 13 and his administration is located there while the administration of Late chief Kgosiemang is located in Aminus. Khoridor 13 is also the center where annual cattle auctions are held. Khoridor economy revolves mainly around subsistence farming of livestock mainly goats and cattle and few sheep. The nearest town is Gobabis is about 200 km from Khoridor 13, this is where the inhabitants of Khoridor buy their supplies. Some inhabitants also get their supplies from Botswana through crossing "Buite Pos" border post.

Culture

The languages used are those of the current inhabitants which include Tswana, Otjiherero, Khalaharies. Most practiced culture is that of the Batswana and Khalaharies. They are well known for their dancing groups which perform cultural dances that are usually performed at VIP events throughout the country.

Conclusion

Though Khoridor is small and not well known, it plays a important role in Namibian history and culture.

Reference

Blakemore.K.(2008). The San people of the Omaheke region. Retrived from www.kalaharipeoples.net/article.php?i=71&c=8