Africa is not relenting in rewriting how the world sees its history, its people and its place in the world.
This year, the continent took two major battles to the United Nations – slavery and the distortion of Africa's true size on world maps.
Every person has their own way of selecting a hero, depending on the cultural and historical background, as well as political affiliation.
This also involves the ideological background.
Herman Toivo Ya Toivo is remembered as one of Namibia's most influential liberation struggle icons – a man known not only for his contribution to the country's independence but also for his strong connection with ordinary people.
For his children, however, his legacy is deeply personal.
As Namibia commemorates Heroes Day on 26 August, the country remembers those who sacrificed for its freedom.
Among them are ordinary Namibians whose contributions to the liberation struggle often remain untold.
Former Robben Island political prisoner Marten Kapewasha has returned to the prison decades after his release.
Kapewasha formed part of the delegation that witnessed the exhumation of Namibian political prisoners Simon Niilenge and Festus Nehale.
The Witbooi Legacy Project has been launched in Gibeon on Saturday, bringing together descendants of the late Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi, community members and various stakeholders to honour the family's historical legacy.
At 84 years old, Ester Pakarae-Kavari still shares memories from her early life, when she won the first Miss Windhoek title in 1958 at just 17 years old.
Namibia's archives and records management sector is facing significant challenges that could threaten the preservation of the country's history and institutional memory.
President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah says the pain and impact of the 1904–1908 genocide continue to be felt generations later.
As Namibia prepares to commemorate Genocide Remembrance Day this week, the Miss Namibia Top 10 finalists took time during their Omaheke Region tour to connect with a painful but important part of the country's history.
