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.
John Amakali, a veteran of the liberation struggle affectionately known as Nakaundule, was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine.
President Hage Geingob has commended Cuba for assisting Namibia in her fight for liberation without expecting any reward.
Therefore, having the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudes, as the guest of honour at the Heroes' Day commemoration is befitting.
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans' Affairs offers a number of benefits to veterans of the liberation struggle.
These range from counselling services to financial assistance and the provision of housing.
For 99-year-old Elizabeth Iilonga, a Tsumeb resident, Heroes' Day holds special significance as her four children and one grandchild selflessly dedicated their lives to Namibia's liberation struggle.
The President of the Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association (NNLVA), Ben Shikongo, has denied that there is a bitter battle between his association and the Former Plan Combatants Association (FPCA).
