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Confusion at Independence Stadium as Tents Are Dismantled

PACKING UP: At Windhoek’s Independence Stadium, the initial venue for today’s planned Independence celebration and inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nadi-Ndaitwah, pitched tents are being dismantled. Law enforcement has told News on One that it’s unclear what is going to happen today at the stadium, if anything, taking into account that the event was moved to the State House yesterday due to expected thunderstorms. Despite this, members of the public […]

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Thousands Gather At Hero’s Acre as Founding President is Laid to Rest

The remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma arrived at Heroes’ Acre, where thousands of mourners, government officials, and foreign dignitaries gathered for his final farewell. Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, seated next to Uutoni Nujoma, reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late leader. Emotions ran high as the hearse departed Independence Stadium, with mourners like Lucia Ndeshihafela Nghipumbwa, who traveled from Ohangwena, visibly overcome with grief. The Navy […]

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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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||Kharas Pays Tribute to Founding Father

Residents of the ||Kharas Region are gathering today for the seventh regional memorial service honoring the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. Governor Aletha Fredericks has urged the public to attend and bid farewell before his final resting on March 1st at Heroes’ Acre:

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Nujoma Memorial ends in Katima

As Grootfontein gears up to host the fifth regional memorial service for the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, authorities have ordered the closure of all bars and shebeens today and tomorrow as a mark of respect. Meanwhile, in Katima Mulilo, last night’s memorial service drew large crowds, with attendees remaining until early morning. Our correspondent in Katima, Jackson Kunatela, spoke with Governor Lawrence Sampofu about the tribute. Nujoma's remains […]

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Former PLAN Combatants Honor Sam Nujoma at Memorial Service

Former PLAN combatants paid their final respects to late Founding President Sam Nujoma during a memorial service at Eenhana Sports Stadium, reporter Nduuvundi David writes. The group sang a song recalling their time on the battlefield while awaiting former Minister of Defense, Charles Namholo, to deliver his message. Namholo described Nujoma as a true hero of the liberation struggle and a friend to all citizens. He also noted that […]

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Zambezi to Host Memorial for Founding President Sam Nujoma

The Zambezi region will hold a memorial service for Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma on tomorrow, 23rd February, at Katima Mulilo Sports Complex. According to NewsOnOne reporter Ketemba Tjipepa, the procession will start at Katima Mulilo Airport, passing key locations before reaching the stadium. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv

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