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...
MARIENTAL – Chairperson of the Hardap Farmers Association and Crop Producers’ Association board member Dawie de Klerk expressed excitement about the positive impact the 100% water supply to the Hardap Irrigation Scheme will have on the farmers and surrounding communities. “We can plant fully but unfortunately, it’s too late to plant maize this season, so...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Swapo’s regional coordinator for Kavango East Ottilie Shinduvi says former Ovaherero paramount chief Hosea Kutako was the first person to identify leadership qualities in a young Sam Nujoma.Shinduvi was among the speakers at the third regional memorial service held in honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Rundu Sports Stadium...
EEHNANA – Former minister of safety and security Charles Namholo said late Founding President Sam Nujoma instilled in him the discipline that made him strong and brave as a Swapo Party member and as a Namibian. Namholo made these remarks during the Ohangwena regional memorial service to honour Nujoma, held at the Eenhana Sports Stadium...
SWAKOPMUND – In a bittersweet tale, the Erongo region will bid a farewell to Founding President Sam Nujoma at the iconic Kuisebmond Stadium in Walvis Bay. It was at this very place where, on 1 March 1994, he officially received the town back from apartheid South African rule. This marked a pivotal moment in the...
Malaria cases have significantly declined in the northern regions. This offers relief from the recent surge, which saw hundreds of infections reported in Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Oshana regions. The regions recorded a spike in malaria infections earlier this year, raising concerns among health officials. Between 10 and 16 February this year, Oshikoto and Omusati...
Festus Hamalwa Lahja Nashuuta Victoria Immanuel A sense of grief engulfed Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek yesterday morning as the body of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma was airlifted to the north of the country for a series of memorial services. A brief military parade was held at the airport as the late...
RUNDU – All People’s Party (APP) president Ambrosius Kumbwa says as Namibians mourn Founding President Sam Nujoma’s demise, his positive side and delivery of independence should reign supreme. Namibians must thus join hands, and understand that no one is perfect. “Everyone has a bad side and a good side of their lives. But since we...