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Namibia

Families of Mariental Crash Victims Receive Counselling Support

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says counsellors have been assigned to all families of those who lost loved ones in the Mariental accident. NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya reports that she made the remarks during a memorial service on Wednesday in honour of the 14 uniformed members and two civilians who died in last Saturday’s tragic crash. 

today4 September, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

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 […]

today22 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Interview: Zambezi Teacher Reflects on the Legacy of Namibia’s Founding Father

  Mr. Muyunda Staleny, a social studies teacher in the Zambezi region, has called for widespread participation in the upcoming memorial service for Namibia’s founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The event, scheduled for February 23 at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, will serve as an opportunity for the nation to honor his legacy. Staleny emphasized that the event should be treated with the utmost respect, with attendees from all sectors […]

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Former President Pohamba Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says he has lost a dear friend and a great leader following the passing of Founding President, Sam Nujoma. Speaking at Nujoma’s first memorial service at Etunda village in the Okahao constituency, Pohamba recalled meeting Nujoma 63 years ago in Angola. He also shared that his last visit to Nujoma was two weeks ago while he was hospitalized in Windhoek, saying it made him realize how […]

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nujoma’s Body Arrives For Regional Burial Procession

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  

today20 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

PM says Nujoma’s Legacy Will Endure

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has hailed Founding President Sam Nujoma as a legend whose legacy will live on for generations. Speaking to One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus, she emphasized that Nujoma will forever remain in the minds and hearts of many, continuing to inspire leaders for years to come. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila shared with Envaalde Matheus the moment she heard the news: Watch last night's full bulletin of NewsOnOne on One […]

today11 February, 2025

Namibia

Geingob’s Son Reflects on Life Without His Father

  Citizens from all walks of life gathered at the Heroes Acre and State House in Windhoek to commemorate the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob's passing as reported by Future Media News journo Angie Scholtz from Statehouse. Meanhile, as events unfolded in Windhoek, Mangaliso Toure Fernandez, son of the late President Hage Geingob while speaking to One Africa Tv's NewsonOne reporter Eric Mhunduru from the United States, expressed how […]

today5 February, 2025

Africa

Angola’s untold history: archive project explores LGBTIQ+ lives and struggles

      By Caio Simões de Araújo, University of the Western Cape   As I write these lines, I mourn the passing of Carlos Fernandes, a leading queer activist and organiser in Angola. Carlos was found dead in his home earlier this year under circumstances that are still being investigated. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people everywhere, there has commonly been a profound connection between […]

today17 May, 2024