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.

The resilience of the Rehoboth Basters reminds us that while history may be marked by struggle, it also provides inspiration to build a future anchored in reconciliation and shared prosperity.

Members of Parliament from various parties have urged Namibians to educate the youth about the events leading up to and on the fateful day of the Cassinga attack, to honour those who perished and sacrificed their lives for the country's freedom.

Zambians celebrated Kenneth Kaunda Day, a public holiday honouring the Founding President, who would have turned 102 on Tuesday.

Various activities took place in the capital, Lusaka. The day began with a five-kilometre marathon, followed by a church service.

An exhibition commemorating victims of Nazi crimes during World War II has been opened by the Russian Embassy.

The photographic display is at the National Library in Windhoek.

The Centre for Public Diplomacy of the Russian Federation has marked Cosmonautics Day, celebrating the legacy of Yuri Gagarin.

Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in 1961.

Some Batswana of Namibian descent have welcomed the progress made in the negotiations between the government and its German counterpart.

Thirty-six years after Namibia achieved independence, many people still vividly remember the celebrations on 21st March 1990.

Ananias Abraham, a resident of Windhoek's Ombili residential area, is one of those who were in attendance and reflects on the day's event. 

The National Archives of Namibia (NAN), in collaboration with Basler Afrika Bibliographien, has launched two books: Writing Windhoek: Multiple Representations of the City and A Symbol of a People's Determination: The Windhoek Old Location, History, and Photographs.