Kornelius Shimuafeni, the young boy who was accorded heroes' status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said he never expected to be honoured for his deed.
For him, it was an act of compassion for fellow human beings in need.
Otjiwarongo resident Eddy Kgobetsi has been helping the less privileged part of his life for nearly two decades.
Sometimes, heroism is found in compassion, selflessness and the decision to help others without expecting anything in return.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church in Namibia marks eight decades of existence, faith and service to the community.
NBC News sat down with veteran clergyman Andreas Biwa, who reflected on the church journey.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended residents for volunteering their time to clean the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, describing the initiative as a demonstration of patriotism, community responsibility, and nation-building.
The Namibia National Students' Organisation (NANSO) Secretary General, Secilia Ambunda, says the student movement remains a vital school of leadership that shapes young people into responsible and capable leaders.
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has urged young people to embrace leadership with integrity and a spirit of service, saying they are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today.
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo addressed his first mass parade as the new Oshana Regional Police Commander at the Oshana Police Headquarters following his transfer from the Zambezi Region.
An independent candidate who is contesting in the Walvis Bay Rural constituency in Wednesday's Regional Council elections, Richard Hoaeb, has promised to serve residents with transparency and dignity.
Keeping one's surroundings clean is not just a job of local authorities but everyone's responsibility.
It is against this backdrop that the young people in Otjiwarongo under the Rob Youth Foundation held a clean-up campaign in collaboration with the municipality.
Fourth-year law students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) have partnered with the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) to offer training to shop stewards on how to better represent workers in a changing working environment.
