Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has called for greater involvement of all stakeholders in their development efforts.

The Ohaihana community in the Ohangwena Region celebrated the life of liberation struggle stalwart Tobias Hainyeko at a remembrance 59 years since he was killed in 1967.
 
His remains have never been recovered.
 

Liberation struggle hero and SWAPO stalwart Tobias Hainyeko is being remembered today at Ohaihana Village in the Ohangwena Region, 59 years after his death in 1967.

Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze has died at the age of 84, following an illness on Monday. 

For many Namibians, particularly the younger generation, his name may not be immediately familiar, but he played a significant role in the military history of Namibia and Zambia.

Liberation struggle icon Helao Shityuwete was buried at the Pioneerspark Cemetery in Windhoek.

Former Robben Island political prisoner Jerry Ekandjo has described the late Helao Shityuwete as a national hero.

Family and friends of the late freedom fighter, Helao Shityuwete, have reflected on his contribution to Namibia's liberation struggle and the personal memories that defined his life.

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.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba joined the family of the late Helao Shityuwete at his home to offer condolences.

The liberation icon and former Robben Island prisoner died aged 92 last Friday.

Following a successful repatriation of remains of two Namibian liberation heroes, who died at the then notorious Robben Island Prison, has inspired South Africa to perform a similar programme.