A Nama Evangelist, Paul Plaatjies, was executed by the German authorities in Koës in 1905 after being accused of spying.
His descendant Dawid Plaaitjies recounted his story and called for his legacy to be recognised.
Plaatjies devoted his life to Christianity and spread the word across.
The 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni from Omutundungu Village in Oshana, who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning, will also be conferred a national hero status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tomorrow at the commemoration of Heroes Day.
From the battlefront to the honours list.
Namibians who took part in the fight for freedom have now received the country's salute ahead of the Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday.
The Namibia Football Association has shared its 2026/27 activity calendar with its members, setting out key activities for the upcoming football season as questions remain over the status of the Namibia Premier Football League.
The opening of gates to the 15th Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival to exhibitors and the public on Monday marked the welcoming of the Olufuko brides at the Olufuko homestead.
