Residents at Terrace Bay remember the late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma as a leader who brought immense change to their community. Ranging from education, communication, health, and leisure, the residents say Terrace Bay would not be the same without Dr. Nujoma’s support. Terrace Bay, on the Skeleton Coast, is a tiny resort, 360 kilometres […]
Namibia is mourning the loss of its Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Sam Nujoma, who passed away last Saturday. Nujoma, a key figure in the fight for the country’s independence, is remembered for his tireless dedication to the cause of freedom and his leadership in influencing Namibia’s democracy. Tributes have been pouring […]
Namibia’s Embassy to the USA will hold a memorial service to honour the life and legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma on the 24th of February. This was announced by Ambassador Margareth Mensah-Williams, who also extended condolences to the Nujoma family and Namibians at large. According to Mensah-Williams, the late Nujoma is remembered in the […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says the mutual visa exemption agreement between Namibia and China is strictly applicable to holders of diplomatic and official passports. Ettienne Martitz, in a statement, debunked misinterpretations circulating on social media regarding the mutual visa exemption between Namibia and China. He emphasised […]
The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) in Zambia has started a process of turning facilities that were used by Dr. Sam Nuyoma during the liberation struggle in Zambia into national monument sites. Kagosi Mwamulowe, the acting Executive Director of the Commission, emphasised the importance of integrating Dr. Nuyoma’s adventures into African history through physical sites. […]
Dr. Sam Nujoma was not just a leader; he was the axe that cut through the chains of colonialism and racial oppression, shaping Namibia’s path to freedom. This was the sentiment expressed by Patrick Nandago, Namibia’s ambassador to Angola, as he reflected on the passing of the nation’s founding president. The diplomat described Nujoma as […]
A 38-year-old Angolan national was arrested in Windhoek on Friday after it was determined that he was the alleged owner of a parcel containing ecstasy worth N$294,240. The parcel was shipped to Namibia from Europe in November of last year. According to Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, European authorities alerted Namibian […]
The residents of Noordoewer also petitioned !Haib Minerals (PTY) Ltd and Ferrodrill Namibia for overlooking locals when there are job opportunities. They demanded the company present a well-defined social responsibility plan for the Noordoewer settlement. “We demand that preference be given to local residents for positions they qualify for. From this point forward we insist […]
Frustrated Noordoewer residents are accusing the local settlement office, which renders municipal services, of failing to deliver adequate service. Fed up with poor service delivery, the residents marched to the settlement office to petition against unreliable water supply, uncollected waste and lack of housing. In addition, they accused the settlement office of nepotism and favouritism […]
Mourners showed up in large numbers for a candlelight ceremony held in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Kavango East Governor’s Office, despite the drizzle. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi described the late Founding President as not only a liberator but also a leader […]
