Today, as Namibia proudly celebrates 35 years of independence, thousands of Namibians also mark their birthdays, sharing a special bond with the country.
The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, said this Independence Day not only marks a historic day for Namibia but for the SADC region, as it swore in its third female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
A new chapter in Namibia's history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia.
On national days such as independence, people, including leaders, often flock to the host region for the official celebration.
With no event organised, residents would go about their lives the usual way.
Omaruru, Henties Bay, and Arandis councillors did not attend the Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo in their official capacities after the Erongo Governor withheld their VIP tickets.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced that this year's Independence Day celebrations will be held at Katima Mulilo.
The day marks the country's 34th independence anniversary.
The Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday.
The National Day was marked with a ceremony at the Malaysian High Commission in Windhoek.
Namibia's Independence Day celebrations are nothing without a military parade by the country's arms of service.
Namibian President Hage Geingob directed all VIPs to buy their own food following the Independence Day celebrations.
State House said the President's directive was informed by the attendance at the Independence Day celebrations and the significance of the day itself.
President Hage Geingob says Independence Day is a day to put differences aside and cultivate positive aspects of our national identity.
He says wherever there are problems, Namibians should take responsibility and collectively resolve to solve them.
