President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians, especially the youth, to take up the second phase of the national struggle and a responsibility to honour the sacrifices of liberation heroes by contributing to the country's economic development.

Namibia has welcomed home its newly crowned Miss Teen International 2026 First Runner-Up, Chantel Boeren, following her historic performance at the international pageant in India.

Boeren returned home to an emotional and colourful welcome from family, friends, schoolmates, and supporters.

The Co-Creation Hub, with support from various organisations and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has concluded its one-week Creative Skills Exchange and Industry Development Programme on Friday in the capital, covering creative sectors including film, fashion, music and visual

Young people should jealously guard the legacy of Namibia's liberation struggle and remember the sacrifices made to secure the country's independence.

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.

Residents in the south share their views on the legacy of freedom, the evolution of rural development, and the dreams of the "Born-Free" generation,

NBC reporter Charmaine Boois compiled this special package on what Heroes' Day means to the south of the country.

Two hundred and fifteen youth trainees have been deployed to three different government farms, where they are to commence with Phase 2 of the self-employment charcoal production project under the National Youth Service.

Forty-five young people from Mangetti Dune and surrounding villages have turned out in large numbers to attend a leadership, policy and governance training organised by Indigenous Communities for Self-Determination.

Indigenous Communities for Self-Determination was founded in June 2025.

The Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah Impact Foundation has officially been launched to address challenges that boys and young men face.

The foundation, chaired by the First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, will work with all stakeholders to promote social development, with emphasis on the boy child.

The Speaker of the Children's Parliament, Jane Phiri, has urged the youth to take pride in the country's history and be more involved in commemorating fallen heroes ahead of the commemoration of Heroes Day.