Nicky Nashandi’s liberation journey and Libya mission

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Namibia's former ambassador to Libya, Nicky Nashandi, shared his journey in the liberation struggle as Swapo Party representative appointed by the late Sam Nujoma.

He was also tasked with mobilising resources from the Libyan Defence Force.

Ndilimani Troupe remembers Nujoma’s role in its formation

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Members of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe recalled the impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in the formation of the group during the liberation struggle.

The group served as a tool for mobilisation, soldier morale-boosting, and entertainment during the liberation struggle.

WAD commends women for their role in nation building

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Women have played a pivotal role in shaping Namibia's history during the liberation struggle and in nation-building efforts.

Studies have shown that when women are involved in decision-making, the outcome tends to be highly inclusive and reflective of the needs of diverse communities.

Late Maxuilili envisioned a united Namibia

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The panellists at the Nathaniel Maxuilili Public Lecture discussed how the late liberation struggle hero, Nathaniel Maxuilili, would have been shocked to hear about people getting burned in shack fires if he were still alive.

Namibians commemorate liberation hero Nathaniel Maxuilili

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Namibians gathered at Walvis Bay to celebrate the life of fearless liberation struggle hero Nathaniel Maxuilili, who died 25 years ago.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Maxuilili as a dedicated freedom fighter who fought relentlessly for Namibia's independence.

CoW held a mass street naming and renaming ceremony

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The City of Windhoek embarked on a mass naming and renaming of 17 streets in honour of those who contributed to the liberation struggle and community upliftment in a ceremony held in Windhoek on Friday.

Veteran John Amakali buried

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John Amakali, a veteran of the liberation struggle affectionately known as Nakaundule, was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine.