The 33rd Heroes’ Day commemorations will take place at Omuthiya in Oshikoto region under the theme ‘Honouring our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines)’.

This is contained in a media statement by the executive director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Audrin Mathe who said the Heroes’ Day, celebrated on 26 August, will commemorate the Namibian war of liberation whose first shots were fired at Omugulugwombashe on 26 August 1966.

“The day will also be held to honour the sons and daughters of this nation who gallantly fought for the liberation of the country,” he added.

The Heroes’ Day commemoration is held in the regions on a rotational basis, and the last commemoration main event was held in Mariental, Hardap region in 2022, Mathe added.

“Preparations are underway for this year’s commemoration and the government invites Namibians from all parts of the country to come and commemorate the selfless acts of sacrifices while reaffirming Namibia’s patriotism that fosters pride and duty towards our nation,” he said.

The event will also be livestreamed on the MICT Facebook page, Mathe added.

-Nampa