Older persons are valuable sources of knowledge, wisdom and experience.
Communities have therefore been urged during the celebration of Older Persons Day at Muyako Village in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency to recognise their contribution to society.
Learners at Elim Primary School in Windhoek were encouraged to value independence, work hard and believe in their future.
The school held a pre-Independence Day celebration on Friday.
Namibians are urged to not look down on Cuban nationals and instead embrace them with respect and kindness.
This plea is particularly directed to the Namibian students pursuing studies in different fields at universities in Cuba.
The National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has appealed for respect among parliamentarians.
This follows the opposition MPs' two-day walkout in the House last week.
