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. 

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's reporter Joseph Muyingo and camera operator Rauna Kapenda gauged the views of the students on what independence means to them.

As Namibia prepares to mark 36 years of independence, celebrations are taking place across the country, including within correctional facilities.

At the Windhoek Correctional Facility, inmates and officials gathered for a pre-independence celebration centred on reflection, dignity, and nation-building.

As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

Namibians have been encouraged to recommit to the values of compassion, sacrifice, and care for one another as they collectively build a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Namibian house.

President Nangolo Mbumba extended these words of encouragement in a statement, on the occasion of the Easter weekend.