Namibia honours liberation heroes and celebrates freedoms

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In honour of the heroes of the liberation struggle, Namibia reflects not only on the victories on the battlefield but also on the freedoms and rights being enjoyed today.

This is at the backdrop of this year's Heroes Day that will be commemorated in the Zambezi Region.

Great Lion Lazarus !Guiteb dies

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The "Great Lion" and former Robben Island political prisoner, Lazarus !Guiteb died yesterday, aged 82. 

A descendant of the Hai ||Om people, !Guiteb earned himself the nickname "Great Lion" because of his dedication to Namibia's liberation struggle.

Late liberation icon Emeritus Dean Stephanus Tiboth honoured

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Vice-President Lucia Witbooi and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare paid homage to the bereaved family of the late liberation struggle veteran Emeritus Dean Stephanus Tiboth in Keetmanshoop.

Tiboth died on Monday at the age of 80.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah pays homage to Zimbabwe's fallen heroes

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid homage to Zimbabwe’s fallen heroes and heroines by laying a wreath in their honour at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.

Among the liberation struggle stalwarts buried at the National Heroes Acre are Josia Magama Tongogara, Joshua Nkomo, and Sally Mugabe.

Cassinga Day commemorated in Okongo

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Over 100 liberation struggle veterans attended the commemoration of Cassinga Day at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah takes inspiration from predecessors

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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.

San community in Chetto honours Founding President

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San people living in Chetto in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region joined the rest of the country to say goodbye to the Founding President, who was buried in Windhoek on Saturday.