Adolf Kaure President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday welcomed Botswana President Dumo Boko and his delegation to State House for a one-day visit. The two countries pledged to exchange strategies crucial in securing essential commodities such as oil flows, and to ensure ports remain open to facilitate the seamless movement of goods, thereby strengthening economic growth...
Namibia’s 36th Independence Day celebrations, held across all 14 regions, carried a consistent message from political and community leaders: preserve the liberation legacy, strengthen unity, and accelerate economic emancipation—especially for the youth. While the commemorations reflected on past sacrifices, they also underscored the urgent need to address present-day socio-economic challenges. Youth tasked with preserving liberation...
Menette Hiyavali From nights of fear and military patrols to a nation of opportunity, veterans in Kavango East reflect on Namibia’s 36 years of independence, recounting sacrifice, resilience and the steady transformation of their communities. Seventy-seven-year-old Klemence Kaveto Kanyaga from Ngondo village recalls a childhood overshadowed by fear. Growing up in Rundjarara, he witnessed a...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has praised the development progress made in the Oshana region, saying government investments are improving the lives of many people. Speaking during the 36th Independence Day celebrations at Oshakati stadium on Saturday, Ngurare said developments in rural electrification, water supply, roads and health facilities have made a positive...
BUKALO – Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Charles Mubita delivered a strong message against corruption and tribalism during Namibia’s 36th Independence Day celebrations in Bukalo on Saturday, calling for unity, accountability and decisive action to advance national development. Addressing Zambezi residents and political leaders, Mubita said Namibia must “move beyond reflection and embrace...
Menette Hiyavali In celebration of Namibia’s 36th Independence Day Saturday, young leaders in Kavango East say they are taking decisive steps to translate the legacy of freedom into tangible development, addressing persistent challenges while building a more equitable future. Regional councillors for Ndonga Linena and Mashare constituencies collectively narrated that since Namibia gained independence in...
RUNDU – Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has called on residents to transition from celebrating political freedom to actively generating shared prosperity. Speaking at the Rundu Sports Stadium during the 36th Independence Day anniversary on 21 March 2026, Hambyuka delivered a poignant address that balanced the region’s liberation history with a modern vision for industrialisation. ...
Katima Mulilo – As Namibia commemorated 36 years of independence, Bukalo is emerging as a symbol of rural transformation, showcasing strides in housing, infrastructure, water services and local economic growth. At the centre of this progress is Bukalo Village Council CEO Anna Sazita, who said the village successfully hosted the celebrations, while reflecting on the...
KARIBIB – Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has cautioned residents of the Erongo region not to take democracy for granted. She was addressing residents at the Karibib Usab Sport Stadium on Saturday during celebrations marking Namibia’s 36th Independence Day. Hundreds of residents from the seven constituencies were transported by buses to Karibib to attend the country’s...
Oshikango — Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has issued a strong warning against tribalism and corruption, saying both continue to undermine Namibia’s unity and development. Speaking at Independence Day commemorations in Oshikango in the Ohangwena region Saturday, Sankwasa said Namibia’s freedom was achieved through unity, not division. “Independence was not won by...