{"id":85193,"date":"2025-03-17T17:10:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/independence-day-to-mark-history"},"modified":"2025-03-29T19:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T19:33:32","slug":"independence-day-to-mark-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/independence-day-to-mark-history","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day to mark history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has assured the nation that preparations for Independence Day are progressing well under the coordination of the National Preparatory Committee, which is led by the Office of the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Theofelus made these remarks in an interview with New Era last Thursday. She said the committee has been meeting regularly to ensure that all logistical measures are in place for the smooth execution of the event. The country is preparing for its 35th Independence Day anniversary celebrations, set to take place in Windhoek on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>While specific details about attendees and dignitaries are still being finalised, Theofelus emphasised that confirmations are steadily coming in. \u201cThat information is not yet available, as confirmations continue to trickle in,\u201d she said. She added that the day promises to be momentous, not only for commemorating Namibia\u2019s hard-earned freedom, but also for marking a historic political transition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s Independence Day celebrations will witness the swearing-in of Namibia\u2019s fifth President, who will also be the nation\u2019s first female head of State,\u201d she said. She continued: \u201cThis will be a historical occasion. We expect a grand celebration, and I invite Namibians from all walks of life to join us in commemorating this important milestone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Independence Day holds a deep significance for Namibia, as it marks the country\u2019s liberation from the brutal apartheid colonial rule, and the beginning of self-governance. Each year, the nation reflects on its progress and achievements while looking toward the future.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s celebrations are expected to draw significant national and international attention, as Namibia takes another step in its democratic evolution by inaugurating its first female leader.<\/p>\n<p>Theofelus said the country is ready to celebrate not only its independence, but also a new chapter in its leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has assured the nation that preparations for Independence Day are progressing well under the coordination of the National Preparatory Committee, which is led by the Office of the Prime Minister. 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