President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa Day is a reminder of Africa's journey towards freedom, unity and economic independence. 

At the commemoration of Africa Day held at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek.

President Nandi Ndaitwah called on Africans to remain united in pursuit of peace, economic independence and sustainable development. 

Her message was read by the Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.

"On this day, we pay befitting tribute to the vision and unwavering determination and commitment to the African people and the commitment of the founders of the African Union. Their efforts in the Pan-African vision laid the foundation for building a united and self-reliant Africa that we continue to pursue today; thus, the essence of the AU Agenda 2063. The 25th of May symbolises the determination of the brave and heroic people of Africa to free themselves from slavery, colonialism, apartheid, foreign occupation, and economic exploitation."

She further called on Africans to uphold the ideals of Pan-Africanism, unity and solidarity while drawing inspiration from the country's late founding president, Sam Nujoma, and the founder of the African Union.

Zimbabwe's ambassador to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, noted that Africa Day is being observed at a time when parts of the continent continue to face instability and humanitarian challenges. 

"It is also worth acknowledging that this celebration takes place against a continental backdrop marked by ongoing conflicts in some parts of the continent, notably in the eastern part of the DRC, in Sudan and in South Sudan. This crisis, which exacerbates the lack of drinking water for local populations, places a demand on us all to find definitive solutions. We continue to urge the states involved in conflict to exercise restraint and to find peaceful settlements to conflicts."

This year's commemoration is held under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063".