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Namibia’s Independence Day celebrated annually, is a momentous occasion that resonates with the country’s spirit of resilience, unity, and cultural diversity.

The day is marked by various events and activities across the country. The activities include official ceremonies, cultural performances, parades and community gatherings. Participants from various communities proudly don traditional attire, waving the Namibian flag and singing patriotic songs. These parades serve as a powerful symbol of national unity, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate their shared identity as Namibians.

On  20 March, CWEIC hosted a dynamic roundtable discussion centered on “Strengthening Commonwealth – Sri Lanka Partnerships.” at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London.  Julia Charlton, Chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, joined the deliberations. Rohitha Bogollagama, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom gave an overview of recent developments and his insightful contributions enriched the discourse. The participants engaged in thought-provoking exchanges, focused on a vision of a brighter future for business opportunities between the Commonwealth and Sri Lanka. The roundtable paved the way for potential avenues of business cooperation.

On March 6th, schools and businesses close across Ghana so citizens can fully participate in lively Independence Day celebrations. Major cities feature parades and carnivals filled with traditional music and national pride. Military members and children march together, waving the iconic national flag – a tricolour banner of red, yellow, and green emblazoned with a black star representing freedom and national spirit.

Ghanaian families gather to enjoy customary dishes like waakye, a flavorful rice and bean recipe, or jollof rice cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and Ghana’s signature spice blend. The mouthwatering aromas of Independence Day meals fill households from Accra to Kumasi.