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Bishop Kameeta Calls for Unity as Namibia Bid Farewell to Nujoma

People gathered at Heroes’ Acre on Saturday to witness the final farewell of the late Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. During the solemn ceremony, Bishop Zephaniah Kameeta urged the nation to unite in Nujoma’s honor, calling for an end to political and tribal divisions. Nujoma was laid to rest in a mausoleum following a 21-gun salute, marking the nation’s tribute to his legacy. Among the international dignitaries in attendance were […]

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Ephraim Kasuto Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy of Unity

In a reflection on the life and impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto in a sitting with Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne, emphasized Nujoma’s dedication to uniting a nation once divided by apartheid. Kasuto, the founder of Kasuto Law Chambers, described Nujoma’s leadership as a cornerstone of Namibia’s national cohesion. The latest full news bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv and […]

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Ephraim Kasuto Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy of Unity

In related news: Founding President Sam Nujoma was a steadfast advocate for unity, bringing together a nation once divided by apartheid, says his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto. Kasuto, who established the boutique law firm Kasuto Law Chambers, praised Nujoma’s unwavering commitment to national cohesion. Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne reports. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on […]

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Media Sidelined At Nujoma’s Funeral

The funeral of the late Founding President Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma continue at Heroes’ Acre. Earlier in the day, pallbearers loaded Nujoma’s remains onto a hearse at Windhoek's Independence Stadium before departing for Heroes’ Acre, where he is to be laid to rest. Our reporters indicate, however, that no media house other than the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is allowed anywhere close to the mausoleum where the late Founding President […]

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Large Crowd Bids Final Farewell To Sam Nujoma At Hero’s Acre

Members of the public continued to arrive on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, whose body lay in state at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. As the official burial proceedings begin, attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence while the National Colours were hoisted. A large crowd has gathered, with hundreds still making their way to the historic site to […]

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Final Respects to Sam Nujoma at Independence Stadium

In a report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus and Willem Snyman, citizens bid farewell to founding president, Dr. Sam Nujoma, in a final memorial service ahead of his burial at Heroes’ Acre today. Thousands of mourners, along with dignitaries from across Africa, gathered at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium to honour his legacy late yesterday. Nujoma, who served as the first president from 1990 to 2005, is remembered for his […]

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Windhoek East Residents Line Streets for Nujoma’s Final Journey

Residents of Windhoek East turned out in large numbers, lining up for over a kilometer to witness the solemn street procession carrying the remains of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. While reporting for NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, correspondents Ketemba Tjipepa and Ellen Shihepo captured the emotions of those present in particular Chris Jacobie, an employee at Gondwana Collection: Last night's full bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights […]

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Education Ministry Suspends Classes for Nujoma Tribute

The Education, Arts and Culture ministry has confirmed that all schools will be closed on tomorrow. The 28 February closure is to allow students to take part in the memorial service honoring Founding President, Sam Nujoma. Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp shared the update.

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Nation Gears Up for Nujoma’s Final Memorials and Burial

The nation is making final preparations to bid farewell to its Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, with nationwide arrangements underway for his memorial service and state burial. As reported by Selma Taapopi and Envaalde Matheus from One Africa Tv's NewsOnOne, preparations in Windhoek have intensified at Independence Stadium and Heroes’ Acre, where key national events will take place. ENG TAAPOPI ON NUJOMA FINAL PREP

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