Africa-Press – Namibia. PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to recommit themselves to discipline, unity of purpose, resilience, and unwavering patriotism—values she described as instrumental in carrying the nation through its most difficult historical moments.
“Let us recommit ourselves to the values that carried us through the darkest chapters of our history: discipline, unity of purpose, resilience and unwavering patriotism. Let us remain focused and stand united behind the 8th Administration of the SWAPO Party Government as we march toward the second phase of our struggle for the economic emancipation of each and every Namibian,” she said.
She made these remarks during the commemoration of the 47th anniversary of Cassinga Day, which she described as a powerful reminder of the brutality of the apartheid South African occupation.
“It was on this day that innocent refugees, mostly women and children, were viciously and inhumanely attacked by a minority regime intent on crushing the will of our people.
Instead of breaking our spirit, this massacre only strengthened the resolve of our people to fight for justice, dignity and independence,” the President said.
Highlighting the enduring spirit of Namibians, she noted that the apartheid regime believed the attack on Cassinga would crush the country’s revolutionary spirit—but they were mistaken.
“The blood of those innocent Namibians did not spill in vain; it watered the tree of our freedom and continues to inspire generations,” she said.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah further urged citizens to intensify efforts to implement the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto and its Implementation Plan across all levels of government over the next five years, in honour of the Cassinga martyrs.
“We undertake to transform our society, improve the quality of lives of our people, and fulfill the promises of the revolution. Cassinga will never be forgotten. Its memory will remain a guiding light as we continue building a united, just, peaceful, and prosperous Namibia,” the President added.
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