KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - Speaking during independence celebrations on Saturday, //Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze stated that the large turnout, particularly of the youth, is a testament to the region's commitment to the ideas of nationhood. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - School learners in their traditional attire at the Erongo Region’s 36th Independence Day commemorations at Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses addressing residents of the region who attended the region’s Independence Day celebrations at Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Karibib residents dressed in the Damara traditional attire at the Erongo Region’s 36th Independence Day commemorations at the town. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi pictured during her keynote address at the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day in Karasburg on Saturday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - The Presidency on Saturday issued a formal message to mark the 64th birthday of Vice President Lucia Witbooi (middle) describing her as one of Namibia’s “distinguished daughters”. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026- Members of the public in the Oshana region gathered at the Oshakati Independence Stadium for the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the public in the Khomas Region making their way into the Sam Nujoma Stadium for Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA
French chef Michael Arnoult, who has just been awarded a third Michelin star, works in the kitchen at his restaurant Les Morainieres in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
French chef Michael Arnoult, who has just been awarded a third Michelin star, works in the kitchen at his restaurant Les Morainieres in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
A cook works in the kitchen at the restaurant Les Morainieres, whose French chef Michael Arnoult has just been awarded a third Michelin star, in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
French chef Michael Arnoult, who has just been awarded a third Michelin star, poses at his restaurant Les Morainières in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
French chef Michael Arnoult, who has just been awarded a third Michelin star, poses at his restaurant Les Morainières in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
French chef Michael Arnoult, who has just been awarded a third Michelin star, poses at his restaurant Les Morainières in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
A cook works in the kitchen at the restaurant Les Morainieres, whose French chef Michael Arnoult has just been awarded a third Michelin star, in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
A cook prepares mushrooms in the kitchen at the restaurant Les Morainieres, whose French chef Michael Arnoult has just been awarded a third Michelin star, in Jongieux, central-eastern France, on March 20, 2026. The calm amid the vineyards of Jongieux in Savoie contrasts with the bustle of the restaurant Les Morainières, where chef Michael Arnoult received no fewer than 250 reservations as soon as his third Michelin star was awarded. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)