Even though the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced that there would be no government-planned events to commemorate Cassinga Day, various local businesses took to social media to pay homage to the hundreds of men, women, and children massacred on this day in 1978.
MTC kept it simple with a silhouette of a saluting soldier standing in front of the Namibian flag.
On its social media page, MTC said the picture is about honouring the victims while standing in solidarity with their families.
The NTB used the colours on their logo as inspiration for their Cassinga Day ribute. Depicting the country's breath-taking landscapes in the background, the foreground shows a military helmet propped over the buttstock of an AK47 with the message, honouring lives lost and renewing commitment to peace.
nbc's message particularly pulls on the heartstrings as it shows a mother or a woman with a child.
A stark reminder of the more than 600 people massacred on this day, with the majority being women and children. nbc says together we commemorate the spirit of resilience and unity that defines our nation's journey.
Namport's Cassinga Day message shows the shadow of a man planting the Namibian flag. The colour red on the flag, which also shows birds flying off into the sky, represents the Namibian people, their heroism, and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all.
The Office of the Presidency also shared a tribute, a picture showing a lit candle. In a statement, President Nangolo Mbumba said the lasting trauma and scars endured by survivors and their descendants continue to affect individuals and communities, reminding us of the importance of healing, memory, reconciliation, and nation-building.
Because there were no government-planned events to commemorate Cassinga Day, various people took to social media, with some saying that not commemorating the event has saved money, while others felt that not officially remembering Cassinga Day is a disadvantage to the younger generation, who need to be reminded about the country's history.