Namibia’s past is a painful story of division, oppression, and suffering. Under the apartheid regime, blacks and whites were kept apart, not by choice but by force. People were turned against each other, tribal lines were deepened, and hatred was sown like seeds in the wind. Black Namibians lived under a system that denied them...
It is with profound respect and deep sorrow that we bid farewell to Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father of the Namibian nation and its first president, who passed away on 8 February 2025. Born on 12 May 1929, Dr. Nujoma lived a life of extraordinary dedication, courage and vision, leaving an indelible mark on...
We stand in deep reverence and gratitude, as we pay tribute to a remarkable son of Africa—His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and the father of our nation. Dr. Nujoma’s life is a story of unwavering courage, selfless sacrifice, and unshakeable love for his people. From humble...
Andreas Thomas For decades, they worked behind the scenes, ensuring that meals were prepared, tables were set and a sense of home was created, even in the most difficult times. Now, as Namibia prepares to bid farewell to its Founding President Sam Nujoma, three women who once cooked for him – both in exile and...
Auleria Wakudumo Several individuals named after late Founding President Sam Nujoma have expressed their commitment to uphold and preserve his legacy. They expressed great pride in bearing the name of a legendary figure who fought for Namibia’s independence. Sam Shafiishuna Haimbodi, a grade 10 learner at Maurits Devenish Private School in Ongwediva, said he felt...
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims by a local newspaper that European tourists are cancelling trips to Namibia because of the introduction of new visa regulations and a malfunctioning E-visa portal. In a statement last Thursday, the ministry slammed these allegations, clarifying that the E-visa for visa-on-arrival has not...
KATIMA MULILO – The Kalimbeza Rice Project has harvested 70 tonnes of the short-term rice variety that was planted in October last year. This follows years of no rice production at the only State-run green scheme project in the Zambezi region. Kalimbeza project manager Patrick Kompeli told Nampa that although there is a total of...
EENHANA – Eenhana town in Ohangwena region became the focal point of national mourning as Namibians from far and wide converged to pay last respects to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma. As early as 06h00 on Friday, thousands of people had already lined the roads, from Okahao to Eenhana, waiting patiently to have a...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has clarified its decision to mobilise and deliver 27 200 bags of Chinese-donated of rice to drought-hit beneficiaries in the Oshikoto region only. Earlier last week, OPM reported that China donated rice bags to the national drought relief programme. In a statement, OPM executive director I-Ben...
ETUNDA – Swapo secretary general (SG) Sophia Shaningwa said late Founding President Sam Nujoma always urged the party’s supporters to protect the party. Shaningwa said this during Nujoma’s first regional memorial service held at his residence in Etunda village in the Omusati region’s Okahao constituency on Thursday. She said during a visit with Nujoma on...