The Chairperson of the Nama Festival, Dirk ǂEigub, has described the Nama anthem as a powerful symbol of unity and cultural pride among the Nama people.
The anthem was launched during the Nama festival's official opening on Friday.
Africa Day serves as a reminder of the importance of pride, unity, cultural heritage and the spirit of ubuntu that binds Africans together.
These were the sentiments shared when the Keetmanshoop NBC News team hit the streets to gauge residents' reflections on the importance of celebrating Africa Day.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the annual Omagongo Festival has grown into a notable national event that celebrates tradition and cultural heritage while recognising the hard work of women who prepare marula fruit for transformation into omagongo and other products.
The calls to maintain unity in diversity were also echoed at the 111th commemoration of the Battle of Sam !Khubis, as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged Namibians to participate in cultural and historical events across the country.
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.
The Uukwambi Traditional Authority has already started with preparations for the hosting of the Omagongo festival.
The festival rotates among the eight traditional authorities of Aawambo ethnic groups.
The National Archives of Namibia, in collaboration with Basler Afrika Bibliographien, has launched two books titled: Writing Windhoek: Multiple Representations of the City and A Symbol of a People's Determination: The Windhoek Old Location, History and Photographs.
As Namibia marked International Mother Language Day, Khoekhoegowab was spotlighted for preservation.
Census data shows Khoekhoegowab is spoken in only 8.7% of |Khomas households, compared to Oshikwanyama at 21%, Afrikaans at 14.9%, and Oshindonga at 10.9%.
A community campaign to preserve the Khoekhoegowab language has succeeded at Auas Primary School, boosting enrolment in mother-tongue classes following last year's curriculum dispute.
Stakeholders met to discuss the nomination of the Daures/Brandberg National Monument Area for UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is renowned for its rich palaeo-archaeological heritage, hosting more than 43,000 rock paintings and endemic flora and fauna.
