KEETMANSHOOP – The residents of //Kharas region have paid tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday in Windhoek. Governor Aletha Frederick extended their deepest condolences to the Nujoma family and the Namibian nation. “As the Founding Father and first president of our republic, his legacy will continue to guide us in our...
Self-sustainability, quality education and social safety of all Namibians were always at the centre of late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s leadership, Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has said. He said this while paying tribute to the country’s anti-apartheid stalwart. Nujoma died on Saturday at the age of 95 in Windhoek, and Nganate said the development and...
SWAKOPMUND — Former mayor of Walvis Bay Manuel de Castro, says late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s life can only be celebrated by fulfilling his vision for Namibia. De Castro, the first elected mayor of the town after its reintegration into Namibia, said Nujoma’s vision for Namibia and his courage to ensure the country remained free...
KATIMA MULILO – While the nation mourns the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma, former education minister David Namwandi believes his ardent commitment to education remains unparalleled. Namwandi, the founder and council chair of the International University of Management (IUM), described Nujoma as a fearless leader, visionary statesman and an unwavering advocate for education and...
The ministries of health, agriculture and environment are hard at work, striving to work together on One Health, by signing a tripartite agreement dealing with plants, animals, and human health to address health conditions in the region. This is according to Professor Simon Angombe, the Associate Dean of the School of Agriculture and Fisheries Science...
Nepando Amupanda was late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s right-hand man, eyes, nose and ears. For the first time, Amupanda – affectionately known across Namibia just by his first name, ‘Nepando’ was unveiled at independence on 21 March 1990 as Nujoma’s eagle-eyed (Omeho gontsa) bodyguard. He never left his sight – not even at night. As...
As the nation mourns the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma, the government announced a raft of directives, among them one limiting sporting activities to preparatory purposes only. Announcing yesterday, deputy information minister Modestus Amutse said sport activities may still take place in limited circumstances. “Sports events are allowed in limited instances for predatory purposes...
OKANGHUDI – Founding President Sam Nujoma’s leadership attributes continue to resonate with his illustrious career as a freedom fighter and statesman. As tributes continue to stream in for the veteran leader, such qualities have become common denominators in all tributes. For former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, one of those who spent several years with Nujoma at...
ONGWEDIVA – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo said the police will soon provide updates on several high-profile cases. This includes those involving missing persons and the Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) heist. Shikongo’s remarks came almost two weeks, following deafening silence from both Namdia and the police regarding the robbery in which precious gems, valued at over...
Auleria Wakudumo Several pensioners have voiced their inability to afford the ordered minimum domestic worker’s wage by the ministry of labour. The pensioners said without extra income or help from relatives, they are struggling to meet the rising cost of domestic help. Many village pensioners depend solely on their pensions to cover household expenses. As...