Former political prisoners from Namibia and South Africa who were sentenced at Robben Island gathered for a reunion at the world heritage site on Saturday. 

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.

As Namibia approaches Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, former SWANU President and retired Member of Parliament Usutuaije Maamberua reflects on the roots of the historic day.

He first tabled the motion in 2016.