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.

The late President Hage Geingob's residence in Windhoek will soon be transformed into the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre, a space dedicated to preserving his legacy and lifelong contribution to nation-building.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said the Genocide Remembrance Day should serve as a powerful reminder of Namibia's shared resolve to continue on the path of nation-building.

The Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the atrocities committed between 1904 and 1908.

The Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia (CTLN) has applauded President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's approach to involve the voices of traditional authorities in the affairs of the country.

While the Founding President will always be remembered for his dedication to freedom and nation-building, his profound love for the ocean and his passion for fishing have left a long-term mark on those who spent time with him when he was angling.

The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) has acknowledged and honoured teachers and caretakers who took care of children under difficult times during the liberation struggle.