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

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2026-03-19

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By Uakutura Kambaekua
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

WINDHOEK, 19 MAR (NAMPA) – Namibia stands at a pivotal moment as it celebrates its 36th independence anniversary on Saturday. While the nation marks decades of freedom, the milestone is met with a sobering reality - unemployment, a widening housing backlog, and unequal wealth distribution.
While the nation has experienced years of freedom, this year’s independence celebration reflects both achieveme...

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