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...
Discipline, hard work, unity and a profound love for one’s nation echoed loudly in the hall as Utoni Nujoma paid tribute to his late father. Labour minister Utoni, the eldest son of Founding President Sam Nujoma, painted a vivid and deep children’s tribute to their father at a memorial service held at the family’s residence...
Linea Dishena Retired Lieutenant General of the Namibian Defence Force Martin Shalli, who was Chief of Operations of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan), has hailed late Founding President, Sam Nujoma as a warrior. “Warriors do not die, they fade away,” he said.Paying tribute on behalf of ex-Plan combatants at Nujoma’s residence in Windhoek...
ETUNDA – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba last Thursday urged Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to continue the work left by late Founding President Sam Nujoma and other previous presidents.Pohamba made this remark during the first regional memorial service in honour of Nujoma at his residence at Etunda village, Okahao constituency in the Omusati region, following his...