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WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - Zambian High Commissioner to Namibia Stephen Katuka (l) celebrates his country's independence by cutting a cake with Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema-Goamas (r). (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Zambian ambassador praises relationship with Namibia

STAMPRIET, 23 November 2024 - Abraham Nuseb, 91 one of the eldest residents in Stampriet. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ELDERS CRY FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Charmaine Boois

AMINUIS, 11 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba officially commissioned the Gobabis-Aminuis Road (Photo contributed) NAMPA

President Mbumba undertaking State visit to Cuba

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2015 - President Hage Geingob confers the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia First Class on former Robben Island Political Prisoner, Heikki Shililifa, during the 49th commemoration of Heroes' Day. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Shililifa accorded official funeral

WINDHOEK, 05 December 2024 - US Ambassador, Randy Berry paid a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Thursday. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Shililifa contributed immensely to Namibia’s independence: Mbumba

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured during the announcement of the election results at the ECN. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Late Amunyela to be remembered for unwavering dedication to Namibia: Mbumba

MARIENTAL, 31 January 2025 - The entrance to the Mariental Youth Resource Centre in the Hardap Region.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Youth ministry aims at tackling unemployment at Hardap

Charmaine Boois

Sam Nujoma - Namibia’s revolutionary hero dies at 95

ETUNDA, 09 February 2025 - Julia Iiyambo, younger sister to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, pictured at Etunda on Sunday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Iiyambo remembers late brother

WINDHOEK, 09 February 2025 - Founding President Sam Nujoma's former senior special assistant, John Nauta. (Photo: Contributed)

Close companions recall Nujoma's love for the outdoors

Nujoma dedicated his whole life to Namibians: David Nuyoma

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Oshikoto Governor pays tribute to Nujoma

OKANGHUDI, 11 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba and former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba pictured at their homestead at Okanghudi village in the Ohangwena Region. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Let's not destroy what Nujoma has built: Pohamba

OUTJO, 22 November 2024 - Councillor Brigithe !Horases (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Outjo councillors pay tribute to late Nujoma

ONGWEDIVA, 15 February 2024 - Namibians who studied in Cuba, including (from left) Mire Christof, Saima Shaanika, Shau Christopher and Angelina ‘Rex’ Angula, remember Founding President Sam Nujoma not just as the president, but as a mentor, an educator, and a father figure. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

SAM NUJOMA: MENTOR, EDUCATOR, FATHER FIGURE

ONDANGWA, 20 February 2025 - Cassinga massacre survivors pictured at the Ondangwa Airport while waiting for the arrival of the remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Cassinga survivors await Nujoma remains at Ondangwa

OUTAPI, 21 March 2023 – Founding President Sam Nujoma was among the public figures who attended the independence celebrations in Outapi. (Photo by: Maggy Thomas) NAMPA

NUJOMA ENABLED US TO HAVE A VOICE: HARDAP REMEMBERS

Charmaine Boois

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa speaking at Etunda village in the Omusati region during the Founding President Sam Nujoma's first regional memorial service. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

"Nujoma wants us to protect Swapo": Shaningwa

WALVIS BAY, 21 February 2025 - Employees of Namport attending a special memorial service in honour of the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on 08 February 2025. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namport lauds Nujoma’s role in ports’ success

LUSAKA, MARCH 1984- This file picture shows Damara Gaob Justus //Garoeb next to Founding President Sam Nujoma, Namibia's third president Hage Geingob (second from the right) and other important delegates from Namibia in Lusaka (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Justus //Garoeb recalls Nujoma's quest for independence

MARIENTAL, 21 February 2025 (NAMPA) - Students from Mariental High School at their memorial service for the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental youth learn why Sam Nujoma’s story matters

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 27 February 2025 - A military vehicle transporting the casket of the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Windhoek residents pay last respects to founding president

WINDHOEK, 09 January 2024 - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Emma Inamutila Theofelus while addressing the media at the Ministry's Information Centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Dignitaries confirm attendance for Nandi-Ndaitwah inauguration

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2025 - Guests arriving at State House to witness the 35th Independence Day celebration and inauguration of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Guests arrive at State House ahead of Independence Day celebration

Justina Shuumbwa

Kapofi, ǁHoebes pay homage to Hawala

Former PLAN combatants mourn Hawala

Hawala conferred national hero status and State funeral

OSHAKATI, 30 August 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare honoured the fallen heroes at the 35th Omundaungilo Heroes’ Day on Saturday. (Photo: Joseph Kaula -MICT Ohangwena)

Ngurare calls on Namibians to honour heroes through nation-building

OHAKWEENYANGA, 05 September 20 - Former President Nangolo Mbumba speaking during the memorial service of late retired commander Salomon Hawala at Ohakweenyanga village on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Former presidents honour Hawala

Hawala's legacy will never die: Nandi-Ndaitwah

KATIMA MULILO, 25 September 2025 – Members and sympathizers of the United Democratic Party (UDP) staged a peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo on Thursday morning. The members gathered at the Katima Mulilo open market as early as 07h00 and marched to the Zambezi Regional Council office where they handed over their petition to Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

UDP members stage peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONAMBUTU, 23 January 2026 – Statesmen Nangolo Mbumba and Hifikepunye Pohamba pictured at the memorial service of liberation hero Mathias Kanana Hishoono. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mbumba, Pohamba hail Hishoono as unifier

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Amutse urges State-owned enterprises to deliver

WINDHOEK, 13 October 2025 - ICT Minister Emma Theofelus pictured at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Independence Day celebrations to be held in all 14 regions

Uakutura Kambaekua

Otjozondjupa Independence Day celebrations set for Mokati stadium

Mulisa Simiyasa

OSHAKATI,23 February 2026- The Chairperson of Oshana Regional Youth Forum Absalom Itamalo. (photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana youth reflect on independence gains while calling for greater economic opportunities

Oshikoto MICT hosts pre-independence film screening

MARIENTAL, 18 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured during the launch of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental. (Photo: Contributed)

VP starts independence tour with Keetmanshoop VTC inauguration

KARIBIB, 21 July 2024 - The welcoming signage to the town of Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo residents to celebrate Independence Day in Karibib

GOBABIS, 08 April 2024- Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Utoni addressing Gobabis residents. (Photo by: Ovaua Kuaima) NAMPA

NAMIBIA AT 36: LIBERATION ICONS ADVOCATE BALANCING FREEDOM IDEALS WITH CURRENT REALITIES

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 18 March 2026 - Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Dino Ballotti and Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, pictured at the Government information Centre. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Khomas Region to host NamFest@36 Independence celebrations

OTJIWARONGO, 19 March 2026 - Otjozondjupa Governor, John //Khamuseb announcing the region's activities for Namibia's 36th Independence Day commemoration, set to take place at the Mokati Sports Stadium at Otjiwarongo on Saturday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Katjavivi to address Otjozondjupa Independence Day commemoration

Mulisa Simiyasa

KEETMANSHOOP, 09 January 2026 - The ||Kharas Governor’s Youth Desk hosted an awareness session on the youth development fund at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Centre on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS WANT MORE ECONOMIC REFORMS AS NAMIBIA TURNS 36

Uakutura Kambaekua

ǂGABES, 20 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi speaking during a church service at the St Joseph Catholic Church at ǂGabes village, in the ǁKharas Region, ahead of the remembrance ceremony of the late struggle stalwart, Reverend Willem Konjore on Friday. The remembrance ceremony forms part of Namibia's 36th Independence Day commemoration on Saturday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

VP honours late Rev Konjore at ǂGabes

Hardap war veteran calls for increased empowerment of youth

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - President of the Republic of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana and his delegation for a one-day Working Visit at State House. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for collective action to tackle inequality

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 21 March 2026 - The //Kharas Region has officially commenced the national celebrations for Namibia’s 36th Independence Anniversary at the Karasburg Sports Ground on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

//Kharas celebrates independence with rest of the country

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the public in the Khomas Region making their way into the Sam Nujoma Stadium for Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Youth dominate early Independence Day turnout in Windhoek

Mathilde Kudumo

OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026- Members of the public in the Oshana region gathered at the Oshakati Independence Stadium for the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Festive mood builds in Oshakati ahead of Independence Day celebration

KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - The Presidency on Saturday issued a formal message to mark the 64th birthday of Vice President Lucia Witbooi (middle) describing her as one of Namibia’s “distinguished daughters”. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Presidency issues birthday tribute to VP

Independence remains cornerstone of Namibia’s unity and progress: Iipinge

Witbooi calls for action to accelerate socio-economic transformation

OSHAKATI,23 February 2026- The Chairperson of Oshana Regional Youth Forum Absalom Itamalo. (photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana youth demand urgent action on unemployment at independence celebrations

KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - School learners in their traditional attire at the Erongo Region’s 36th Independence Day commemorations at Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

‘Safeguard Namibia’s peace and stability: |Goagoses

NKURENKURU, 21 March 2026 - National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo pictured at the Nkurenkuru Sports Stadium for the independence celebrations. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Sinimbo calls for youth-led growth at independence celebrations

Inclusivity, unity take centre stage at Karasburg independence celebration

Kunene a region of possibilities: Muharukua

Kaviveterue Virere

Eighth Administration's success to be measured by impact: Kathindi

Luvindao calls for equal access to healthcare and opportunity

Kaviveterue Virere

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila calls for immediate action against GBV

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Swapo Member of Parliament, Fenny Tutjavi, speaks at the independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Tutjavi calls for renewed commitment in unity and economic action

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Former Trade and Industry Minister and liberation struggle veteran Ben Amathila pictured at the independence celebrations in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Amathila urges youth to uphold unity and hard work

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, speaks at the Independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kapofi calls for national unity as Namibia marks 36 years

Uakutura Kambaekua

BUKALO, 21 March 2026 - The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Charles Mubita speaking at the 36th regional independence celebrations at Bukalo, where he was the keynote speaker. (Photo: Contributed)

Mubita calls for increased border security amid stock theft

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured at State House during a lunch hosted for members of the Diplomatic Corps. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah hosts diplomats, honours Namibia’s 36th independence

OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026 - Chairperson of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Herman Iipumbu, pictured during the 36th independence anniversary celebration in Oshakati. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Iipumbu urges youth to learn Namibia’s liberation history

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the /Khomanin Traditional Authority pictured at the 36th Independence celebration at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Gawa!Nas appeals for more land

OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured during the independence celebrations at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo: Contributed)

Ngurare highlights infrastructure, investment gains in Oshana

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toasts members of the diplomatic corps during a luncheon held at State House. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Diplomats celebrate Namibia's Independence Day

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 21 March 2026 - Residents of the Kunene Region at the Herbert Conradie Stadium in Khorixas during the 36th independence anniversary celebrations on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene leaders call for unity and youth resilience at independence celebrations

Kaviveterue Virere

Hamutumwa urges youth to honour liberation legacy

OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026 - Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah pictured during the 36th independence anniversary celebration at Okahao in the Omusati region. (Photo: contributed)

Thirty Omusati youth businesses approved for funding: Shafudah

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto Regional governor Sacky Kathindi.

Kathindi lauds Independence Day celebrations

Brand Namibia sparks national pride through '36 Seconds Challenge'

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - The iconic Christuskirche in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

CHRISTUSKIRCHE AND THE SHADOW OF GENOCIDE IN NAMIBIA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - Boyson Ngondo, the Deputy Director of National Heritage and Culture Programmes. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Ngondo highlights educational role of Independence Memorial Museum