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

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

MILITARY MIGHT: The Namibian Defence Force showcasing its military equipment during a parade in Omuthiya on Monday, as part of the Heroes Day commemoration. Video by Andreas Thomas. | Namibia Press Agency

#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

NDF PARADE ... The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) formation marched into the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex to form a parade for the 34th Independence Day celebrations underway on Thursday morning. The Zambezi region is the host of the country's independence celebration for the very first time since independence. Video: Lugeretzia Kooper | The Namibian