During an engagement with the public and community policing forums, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, called on all Namibians across the country to join in the 34th Independence celebrations at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region.

It will be the first time that the region is hosting national independence day celebrations since the country gained independence in 1990.

Dr. Kawana therefore urged residents of the Zambezi Region to go out in their numbers and witness what they have been waiting for for years.

He says Namibia has a lot to celebrate in the last 34 years of independence, including its human development in the areas of, among others, medical doctors, engineers, and pilots.

"We are here to maintain law and order, to keep peace, so please don't worry; there is peace in this region. We are determined to maintain law and order, and the security cluster is more than ready. Don't fear anything; we are more than prepared, so just come."

The Home Affairs Minister also reminded all political parties to maintain peace and stability.

Police Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo emphasised that the police are ready to ensure that there is peace and stability during the independence celebration at Katima Mulilo.

Lieutenant General Shikongo called on everyone to play their role to ensure successful and historic independence celebrations, free from all forms of crime.

The Police Inspector General promised to ensure security not only around Katima Mulilo but throughout the region to ensure internal security and public safety.