Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said freedom fighters will always be praised for their dedication to liberating Namibia from the yoke of colonialism, which in turn brought various benefits for the country's people and visitors alike.
Today marks an important event for the Anglican Church in Namibia as St Mary’s in Odibo celebrates its 100-year anniversary. The event honours ten decades of spiritual guidance, education, and cultural heritage that helped shape the lives of countless Namibians.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Solomon Hawala, saying his legacy will forever be etched in the annals of Namibia’s history, serving as a constant reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom.
Hawala died on Monday, aged 89.
Namibian war veteran Lazarus !Guiteb was buried in a sombre military send-off at his hometown of Otjiwarongo.
Aged 83, !Guiteb was accorded an official funeral by President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, who described him as a hero of note.
A group of genocide victims' descendants from the !Gai||naxas area in the Berseba Constituency has arrived in Windhoek ahead of Namibia’s first official Genocide Remembrance Day, set for May 28.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to recommit themselves to the values that carried them through the darkest chapters of the country’s history as they recall the events of Cassinga today.
These are commitments to discipline, unity of purpose, resilience, and unwavering patriotism.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she feels empowered and encouraged by the support given to her by former Presidents Hifikepunye Pohamba and Nangolo Mbumba, describing them as strong pillars to lean on and shoulders to cry on during her tenure as Head of State.
In an effort to promote education and preserve Namibia's rich history, the Hifikepunye Pohamba Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, has presented the recently launched autobiography, "Footprints of Hifikepunye Pohamba," to northern communities.
