Nujoma’s remains arrive at State House
The founding president Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna's body was received by senior government officials this morning. Providing an update is Wonder Guchu for FM News
The founding president Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna's body was received by senior government officials this morning. Providing an update is Wonder Guchu for FM News
Government officials are gathered to receive the body of founding president Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma set to arrive this morning for departure to the regions as the nation gears up to pay respects. Our correspondent on the ground is Emvaalde Matheus reporting for One Africa's NewsOneOne
Messages of condolence continue to flow from Namibia and beyond following the passing of the Founding Father, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, on February 8 at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. Angie Scholtz from Future Media News spoke with Professor Dr. Henning Melber, a Senior Research Associate at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden, about Nujoma’s legacy and impact.
The government has announced official guidelines for public events following the passing of the country’s founding president, Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma. In a statement, Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Modestus Amutse says state commemorations are suspended, while limited sports and school athletics may continue under strict decorum. Private events are not prohibited, but the public is urged to maintain respect during the mourning period. The official memorial […]
Netball Namibia Secretary General Sofica Simon has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Founding Father Dr. Sam Nujoma, describing him as an iconic leader whose influence extended beyond politics and into the sporting community. Simon highlighted Nujoma’s dedication to fostering teamwork and perseverance in sports, as well as his efforts to enhance sporting infrastructure and youth participation in Namibia. She described him as a pillar of wisdom and […]
Executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has instructed all schools and institutions under the ministry to have a memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob on Monday. President Geingob's state funeral is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th.
A high-level committee has been set up to lead preparations for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob. The committes is headed by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila and deputised by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
President Nangolo Mbumba has officially declared a national mourning period starting from 5 February 2023 until the date of the late President Hage Geingob's funeral. The Namibia Press Agency reports that all national flags should be flown at half-mast throughout this period, across the country, and at all Namibian diplomatic missions. The date of the burial is yet to be announced.