In Gobabis, visual artist and trainer Silverius Olibile has been shaping young people with artistic talent since the early years of independence. 

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has called on Namibians to protect their independence.

Theofelus made the call during the Independence Day celebration at Mariental.

For some in neighbouring Botswana, March 21st might just be an ordinary day on the calendar. 

But for Botswana nationals of Namibian descent, it is time to remember Namibia's independence from the yoke of colonialism.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her first anniversary as head of state on Independence Day.

One of the first leaders to contact Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah upon her inauguration, Obasanjo expressed strong confidence in her leadership. 

The Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, has called on Namibians to follow the example of the country's forebearers, urging citizens to embrace selflessness, unity and resilience in serving the nation.

She was speaking at the Independence Day celebration at Karasburg.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia does not forget countries and movements that supported Namibia's liberation struggle.

She emphasised that the country's independence was built on global solidarity. 

The Vice Chancellor of the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) has shared his experiences as a former soldier during the liberation struggle.

As Namibia celebrates another year of independence, an often asked question is what independence really means for the new generation of Namibians growing up today?

Today, Namibia celebrates 36 years of independence. 

 As Namibia celebrates its 36th Independence celebrations, Zambia's founding President Kenneth Kaunda's son Kaweche has cautioned Namibians not to fall into the trap of division. 

On March 21, 1990, a nation was reborn. Namibia gained her independence after decades of armed struggle. 

Today, 36 years later, we ask: What does freedom mean to the youth carrying Namibia's future?