Staff Reporter
THE Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology unveiled the new Heroes Day logo and theme in commemoration of the country’s 32nd Heroes Day, which will be commemorated on 26 August.
“As part of our commemoration, every five years a new logo and theme are designed to symbolise our continuous honouring of Namibian heroes and heroines,” the ministry’s Executive Director (ED), Dr Audrin Mathe, said.
Mathe shared that the theme for the next five years is “Honouring our martyrs”. This theme, he said, is intended to pay homage and honour to those who made sacrifices for the country’s liberty and independence.
This is also presented on the new logo, which features two Namibian flags in front of a flame and three silhouettes that resemble armed soldiers.
The ED explained that the two flags symbolise peace, unity and common loyalty to the Namibian state and the three silhouettes represent the country’s armed struggle for independence.
Referring to the flame on the logo as an “eternal flame”, he explained that it symbolises the nation’s eternal remembrance of the sacrifices made by the country’s heroes and heroines as well as the country’s perpetual gratitude to war victims.
Mathe encouraged the country’s public and private institutions to use the new logo to decorate their attire and work environment when celebrating Heroes Day.
He also invited the public, on behalf of the Government, to gather at the Mariental Show Grounds on 26 August to commemorate Heroes Day. Transport will be availed to public members within the Hardap region (the pickup points will be announced at a later stage).
