Maria David & Placido Hilukilwa
THE official preparations for the Heroes’ Day commemoration in Omuthiya are well underway, and the Oshikoto Region is ready to host Namibians from all walks of life who are flocking to the town to pay tribute to the country’s heroes and heroines.
According to Audrin Mathe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, this year’s event will be celebrated under the theme “Honouring Our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines).”
“The government has budgeted N$2 million to host the Heroes’ Day commemorations,” he said.
Thousands of Namibians from all corners of the country are expected to attend the event, where President Nangolo Mbumba will be the keynote speaker.
Mathe also mentioned that the main activity of this year’s commemoration will be the ceremonial projection of the readiness of Namibian armed forces through an equipment and troops display.
