Mulisa Simiyasa ETUNDA FARM – Neighbouring farmers and farm managers flocked to Founding President Sam Nujoma’s Farm Etunda on Sunday to pay their respects following his passing.Nujoma died Saturday night at a private hospital in Windhoek at the age of 95.Etunda is situated approximately 30 kilometres south of Otavi along the B1 road.In an interview...
Rudolf Gaiseb Several youth leaders and organisations have reflected on the life and times of Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday. Nujoma was 95. Popular Democratic Movement youth leader Julia Nekwaya described Nujoma as a true revolutionary leader, who paved the way for young people. She pointed out that young people draw inspiration...
Founding President Sam Nujoma’s former senior special assistant John Nauta said the late Nujoma cared for the people who worked for him and protected them all the time. This was because he understood their background.Nauta, who retired in 2019, told Nampa on Sunday that Nujoma did not allow his staff, despite their educational background, to...
Rudolf Gaiseb Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi said environmental conservation cannot be an isolated effort, but must be embedded in all facets of Namibia’s education system and national development agenda. She made these remarks last week when the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) hosted a celebration after bagging the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
Lahja Nashuuta Over 250 homeowners displaced by severe floods in Windhoek a month ago have expressed appreciation to the City of Windhoek for their relocation to a safer site. In response to the flash floods that hit various locations in Windhoek beginning of January, the Windhoek municipality relocated affected families to Farm 508, situated behind...
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – Former deputy minister of defence Philemon Malima has described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as the Jesus of Namibia. It is Malima’s conviction that without Nujoma’s contribution, the country would not have gained its independence. “He was the commanding chief during the liberation struggle. If it was not for him,...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has urged regional councillors to prioritise accountability and good governance in executing their duties. Speaking at the first regional council meeting in Swakopmund recently, Andre reminded councillors of their constitutional responsibilities. He highlighted the distinct mandates of the chairperson of the regional council and the governor’s office, as stipulated...
For the Namibian people and myself, this day, 21 March 1990, is the most memorable and indeed the most emotional moment in the annals of our history. This solemn hour is the moment that our people have been waiting for, for more than a century. This is the day for which tens of thousands of...
Rudolf Gaiseb 1929 – Born on 12 May 1929 at the Etunda village, Omusati region in the north-western part of Namibia to Daniel Utoni Nujoma and Helvi Mpingana Kondombolo. 1937-1945 — Attended school at Okahao Finnish Mission School. 1946 — Moved to Walvis Bay to live with his aunt, Gebhart Nandjule. 1947—While in Walvis Bay,...
Exactly 370 days since Namibia was plunged into mourning following the death of President Hage Geingob, another dark cloud hovered over the country. Just like Geingob, Founding President Sam Nujoma died on a Saturday. He was 95. A towering figure in Namibian history, Nujoma’s name is synonymous with Namibia’s liberation, independence and nation-building. His death...