21-GUN SALUTE ... The Namibian Defence Force has warned the public on the firing of the 21-gun salute during the 32nd commemoration of Heroes’ Day at Mariental today. The gun salute is expected to be conducted around 10h00. The public is being cautioned not to panic at the sound of simulated firing of military weapons during the event. | The Namibian

MILITARY PARADE ... THE Namibian Defence Force arrived at Katima Mulilo Sport Complex to mark the official commemoration of Heroes Day 2025 on Tuesday. The president was expected to arrive shortly. Video: Aron Mushaukwa | The Namibian

INSPECTING … The commander in chief of the Namibian Defence Force, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Tuesday inspected the military guard of honour. This came as she was set to open the eighth parliament session on Tuesday. Video: Martin Endjala | The Namibian

Inspection… President and Commander-in-Chief of Namibia’s armed forces, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, inspects the parade at Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein. Video: Loide Jason | New Era Newspaper

#namsunnews Three members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) accused of poaching were denied bail after making their first court appearance in the Rundu magistrate’s court on Monday. Richard Kasoma, Paulus Iipinge and David Aishe appeared before magistrate Sonia Samupofu, who remanded the case to 7 May for further investigation. The accused were arrested on Friday in Mangetti National Park while officials were conducting an anti-poaching patrol and fence inspection. VIDEO Nikanor Nangolo | Nami