As Namibia honours the heroes of liberation, we also look at the stories of ordinary
people who lived through historical periods.
Magrietha Kuhlman, a centenarian from Bethanie in the ||Kharas Region, bears testimony as a young woman during the apartheid era.
Heroism is often associated with political good deeds, but for Paramedic Ndapewa Mathews, it is about putting the needs of others before hers.
A reburial ceremony, to honour the sacrifices of the country's liberation struggle icons, will be held at the Heroes Acre tomorrow, ahead of the Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday.
As the country prepares to commemorate Heroes Day on 26 August, NBC caught up with former PLAN combatant Bartholomeus Shangheta.
The Speaker of the Children's Parliament, Jane Phiri, has urged the youth to take pride in the country's history and be more involved in commemorating fallen heroes ahead of the commemoration of Heroes Day.
As Namibia commemorates Heroes Day on 26 August, the country remembers those who sacrificed for its freedom.
Among them are ordinary Namibians whose contributions to the liberation struggle often remain untold.
This year's Heroes Day commemoration, 26 August, will take place at the Heroes' Acre in the Khomas Region.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus made the announcement during a Government Information Centre update from Outapi in the Omusati Region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah states that the government is committed to empowering the youth, advancing industrialisation, promoting the beneficiation of natural resources, and creating employment opportunities.
The Zambezi Region played a crucial role in Namibia's liberation struggle, as most SWAPO leaders crossed through the then-Caprivi Strip to Botswana, Zambia, and other African countries.
In honour of the heroes of the liberation struggle, Namibia reflects not only on the victories on the battlefield but also on the freedoms and rights being enjoyed today.
This is at the backdrop of this year's Heroes Day that will be commemorated in the Zambezi Region.
