Malawian government has cancelled state-funded Independence Day celebrations for 6 July 2026 and dedicated the day to national prayer and thanksgiving.

Hundreds of Namibians domiciled in Zambia thronged the High Commission in Lusaka for the belated Independence celebrations.

The event was organised by the Namibian High Commission in Zambia.

These are Namibians who are in Zambia for various reasons other than business and education.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has expressed appreciation to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for producing a documentary that captured her journey from a seasoned educator to the office of the Vice President.

Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare said as Namibia celebrates its 36th independence, the country should move towards ensuring that its resources are shared amongst every Namibian.

Thirty-six years after Namibia achieved independence, many people still vividly remember the celebrations on 21st March 1990.

Ananias Abraham, a resident of Windhoek's Ombili residential area, is one of those who were in attendance and reflects on the day's event. 

Learners, teachers, and parents came together at Tsumkwe Primary School to celebrate Namibia's 36th Independence Day.

Speaking at the event was the Head of Department at Tsumkwe Primary School, Caiphus Kahaka.

Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka stated that while independence has granted political freedom, the region continues to encounter various challenges. 

Hambyuka was delivering the keynote address for this year's independence celebrations at the Rundu Sports Stadium.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has called on Namibians to protect their independence.

Theofelus made the call during the Independence Day celebration at Mariental.

Learners at Elim Primary School in Windhoek were encouraged to value independence, work hard and believe in their future.

The school held a pre-Independence Day celebration on Friday.

While some quarters celebrate Independence Day, more than two hundred people living on the outskirts of the Walvis Bay municipality dumpsite say they have little to celebrate as they continue to struggle for survival.