With the passing of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on February 8, 2025, Africa bids farewell to its last surviving founding father of the African Union. As the first President of Namibia (1990–2005) and the leader of the country’s independence struggle, Nujoma’s death marks the end of an era of revolutionary figures who shaped modern Africa. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says that in honouring Namibia’s constitutional legacy and entrenching its future, Namibians draw inspiration from Founding President Sam Nujoma, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the late President Hage Geingob. He says the former statesman and Geingob, being the chief architects of the country’s Constitution, all tirelessly championed its values and principles to […]
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Youth Wing has called for a reflection on the legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, emphasising the need to fulfil the uncompleted promises of liberation. William Minnie, spokesperson of the Youth Wing described Dr. Nujoma as a “militant revolutionary, forged in the fire of struggle, unyielding in his defiance of colonial […]
The death of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s inaugural president and a central figure in the country’s liberation struggle from apartheid South Africa, has occasioned heartfelt tributes from leaders across Africa and the globe. Nujoma, who died at the age of 95, is remembered for his unwavering commitment to his nation’s freedom and development. South African […]
Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President and Father of the Nation, has received numerous prestigious international honours and awards in recognition of his enduring legacy. These accolades accentuate his pivotal role in Namibia’s liberation, his contributions to global peace, and his unwavering dedication to nation-building. In 1973, Nujoma was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize […]
During his lifetime, the late President Sam Nujoma gave many speeches, the most powerful and historical one being his maiden speech on the eve of 21 March 1990. Dr. Sam Nujoma took the presidential oath on March 21, 1990. During his presidency, he delivered powerful speeches that shaped the nation’s identity, inspired resilience, and reinforced […]
President Sam Nujoma heroically marshalled the Namibian people during the darkest hours of our liberation struggle until the attainment of freedom and independence from Apartheid South Africa on the 21st of March 1990. These were the words of President Nangolo Mbumba as he announced the death of Founding President Nujoma, who died at the age […]
His death was announced by President Nangolo Mbumba this morning. Nujoma died on Saturday, 08 February 2025, at the age of 95 in a private hospital in Windhoek, Namibia. He is survived by his wife, Kovambo Nujoma, and two sons. Nujoma was the first President of Namibia since its independence in 1990 until he stepped […]
The Otjiwarongo Town Council has started the process of availing additional land for the informal settlement upgrading to address the need for residential plots. This was revealed by Otjiwarongo Mayor Gottlieb Shivute during the first council meeting of the year, where he further indicated that plans are underway to re-block Eie Risiko informal settlement into […]
A former drug addict turned advocate is sharing her experiences with drug addiction in an effort to discourage drug abuse among the youth at Walvis Bay, Erongo Region. In an exclusive interview with nbc News, Lindsay Ackerman revealed her journey as a former addict, focused on the critical issue of substance abuse among youth, and […]
