A burial at Heroes’ Acre, the country’s official national shrine, is reserved for individuals who have been formally recognised as national heroes by the government. This honour is bestowed on those who have gone above and beyond in contributions to the country’s liberation struggle, national development, or societal well-being. The decision to bestow heroes’ status […]
Those who fought on the frontline of the battlefield, such as former PLAN combatant Ndeulikufa Kalomoh, recollected his fond memories of Sam Nujoma. Kalomoh, whose combat name is Hakushinda, was 20 years old when he fled from Namibia into Angola to join the liberation struggle in 1974. He received military training in 1975 at Kasapa, […]
Namport’s CEO, Andrew Kanime, says Founding President Sam Nujoma had a keen interest in the company’s operations and had consistently made time to assess the progress of the ports. Dr. Nujoma’s involvement in the growth of Namport’s operations, Kanime said, inspired employees to recognise the importance of their roles as custodians of this critical national […]
During the Hardap Region’s memorial service, former Minister of Poverty Eradication Zephania Kameeta has urged the Namibian nation to honour the late Founding President”s legacy by shunning tribalism. Kameeta praised Nujoma for prioritising humanity above everything else, pointing to his inclusivity by appointing individuals across all races to ministerial portfolios after independence. He cautioned Namibians […]
Having met the late Sam Nujoma at a young age, now Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila paid her tribute, highlighting his unrelenting opposition to colonialism. She says Nujoma’s achievements have inspired her to cherish freedom and remain committed to true sovereignty. At just ten years old, that is when Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila first heard of […]
Speaker of the National Assembly and Veteran of the Liberation Struggle, Professor Peter Katjavivi, spoke to Gordon Joseph about Sam Nujoma, the global voice for peace, and what he meant for the oppressed people of the world, including the people of Palestine, Western Sahara, and Black people in the Caribbean.
The late Founding President Sam Nujoma was an unmatched man in terms of humanity and humility. These were the words of the Speaker of the National Assembly and representative of the Chief Mourner, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Professor Katjavivi speaking at the memorial service of the late Nujoma at Grootfontein. Prof. Katjavivi added that Dr. Nujoma […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, tabled a motion calling on the National Assembly to ratify the Revised African Maritime Transport Charter. The charter aims to enhance cooperation among African nations in the maritime transport sector to harmonise policies, promote regular consultations on international maritime issues, and develop unified solutions for common challenges. […]
The public is urged not to take close-up pictures of the coffin of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, during his state funeral proceedings. Speaking on The Wheels of Justice, Brigadier General Fillimon Shafashike, Chief of Staff Policy and Plans at the Namibian Defence Force, emphasised the need for decorum. Breaking this protocol is a criminal […]
Renowned Zambian international televangelist Nevers Mumba says the death of Namibia’s Founding President represents a sad closing chapter on real Pan-Africanism. Dr. Mumba, who also served as Zambia’s Vice President, says politics will never be the same again after this great loss. The Zambian spiritual leader started his Christian crusade in the Land of the […]
