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KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi pictured during her keynote address at the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day in Karasburg on Saturday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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

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

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

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

OPUWO, 20 March 2026- Kunene, the current U20 champions of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. The 2026 edition will take place from 03 to 06 April at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 20 March 2026 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Emma Theofelus, addressing a stakeholder ICT engagement on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

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