A modern-day Namibian hero …young Shimwaafeni stands alongside liberation icons
Namibia will honour courage across generations during this year’s Heroes’ Day commemorations. But there will be something special: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will recognise a 16-year-old boy who saved drowning twins alongside more than 1 000 liberation struggle veterans. The recognition of Cornelius Shimwaafeni, a teenager from Omutundungu in the Omusati region, is expected to be... The post A modern-day Namibian hero …young Shimwaafeni stands alongside liberation icons appeared first on N
Namibia will honour courage across generations during this year’s Heroes’ Day commemorations.
But there will be something special: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will recognise a 16-year-old boy who saved drowning twins alongside more than 1 000 liberation struggle veterans.
The recognition of Cornelius Shimwaafeni, a teenager from Omutundungu in the Omusati region, is expected to be one of the defining moments of the 2026 Heroes’ Day celebrations.
