The panellists at the Nathaniel Maxuilili Public Lecture discussed how the late liberation struggle hero, Nathaniel Maxuilili, would have been shocked to hear about people getting burned in shack fires if he were still alive.

Panellist Ruusa Shipiki mentioned that Maxuilili would have been disappointed with the ghettos and the migration of working-class people to Walvis Bay, leading to poverty and unemployment.

She emphasised the need to address these issues and find productive ways to embrace the 71.1 percent of Namibia's population that is under 35.

Alpheus ǃNaruseb, another panellist, acknowledged the improvements in the lives and living standards of Namibians but stressed the need for enhanced service delivery.

Former Prime Minister Nahas Angula highlighted the positive changes brought about by independence but also acknowledged the tension caused by inequalities. He urged Swapo members to remember and support those who are socially disadvantaged.

Retired politician Ben Amadhila spoke about Maxuilili's vision of a united Namibia and emphasised the importance of standing together to defend and build the country. He also expressed support for the first female president.

Shipiki described Maxuilili as an ethical and inclusive leader who believed in shared prosperity, serving as an example worth emulating.