Flight Captain William Ekandjo and former air hostess Foibe Lukas shared their experiences traveling with the late former President during his presidency. Lukas served as a VIP air hostess for Dr. Sam Nujoma in the early 90s, accompanying him on numerous flights. She observed that Nujoma’s dedication extended beyond the ground, as he often worked […]

David Namalenga, Managing Director and owner of Dinapama, praised the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as a man whose contributions to Namibia’s economic development are “unmatched” during a memorial service held in his honor. “We are gathered here to pay tribute to the ‘unmatched man’ Sam Shafishuna Nujoma. If there is a word that falls […]

Bisey |Uirab, CEO of Namibia Airports Company, stated that even during this time of mourning, the life of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma should be celebrated for the significant impact he had on Namibia. |Uirab explained that Nujoma played a pivotal role in transforming airports, which were once intended as satellite facilities under the […]

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President, established a national reconciliation policy at the country’s independence, a legacy that has garnered international acclaim. During a memorial service in Washington, D.C., Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein and other speakers emphasized this impact. Under Nujoma’s leadership, the Swapo Party’s national reconciliation policy received widespread approval, promoting conciliation and forgiveness among […]

As the state funeral of the late Founding President approaches, security forces are conducting a full-scale rehearsal to ensure a smooth and flawless procession in the capital city. The convoy, scheduled for this Thursday, is being organized for the return of Dr. Nujoma’s remains from the regions. The procession will feature armored personnel carriers, military […]

Throughout his life, the Founding President was showered with gifts and honored with accolades—often referred to as “his flowers.” In 2012, Fabianus Paulus, a businessman from the north known as Mavinga, responded to a call from then Omusati regional governor Sophia Shaningwa. He constructed a road from the Oshakati-Okahao main road to the late President’s […]

Hundreds of mourners gathered at Omulunga Stadium in Grootfontein for the memorial service honouring the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, whom they described as a courageous and resilient leader. In his speech, Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua noted that successful battles, such as the one at Hamakari in the Okakarara area, and the peace treaty signed […]

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 […]