Sam Nujoma

||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:

26 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Namunjebo Talks Capturing Sam Nujoma’s Charismatic Presence

Former state photographer Maria Namunjebo reflects on photographing the late President Sam Nujoma, describing him as effortless to capture due to his charismatic smile and strong presence. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa, Namunjebo shared her experiences working with Namibia’s founding leader. Namundjebo also relayed to Ketemba, how Dr. Nujoma paid for her studies in Pretoria to upgrade her photographic qualifications:

25 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Windhoek to Experience Traffic Disruptions for Nujoma Funeral Rehearsal

The Police have issued a warning to Windhoek motorists for today. Nampol says they should expect road closures and traffic disruptions as the security cluster conducts a full-scale rehearsal for the state funeral procession of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. According to NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kaunapawa Shikwambi, the rehearsal will take place starting at 7am, following the same route as the official procession on this coming […]

25 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Lüderitz Pays Tribute to Sam Nujoma

Lüderitz residents gathered at St. Peter’s Hall yesterday, in a heartfelt tribute to the founding father, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The memorial, organized by the Lüderitz Community Development Trust, brought the community together in remembrance of Nujoma’s lasting impact. Dr. Nujoma, who passed away on February 8, is being honored with regional memorial services across the country. The Lüderitz event was attended by !Nami-#nus Constituency Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka, who delivered […]

24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

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 […]

24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Grootfontein Shuts Bars for Nujoma Memorial

As Grootfontein prepares to host the fifth regional memorial service for the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, all bars and shebeens have been ordered to remain closed today and tomorrow as a sign of respect. Otjozondjupa Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hindengwa, and Grootfontein Municipality Mayor, Talitha Namati Garises, confirmed the directive and urged residents to honor Nujoma’s legacy, stating that alcohol sales will only resume once his remains […]

24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Citizens Unite to Honour Sam Nujoma

Memorial services continued across the country this past weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. In the Hardap Region, residents gathered at Mariental Persianer Stadium, singing gospel hymns and dancing in his honour. Meanwhile, Opuwo hosted a service on Sunday, with similar events planned in Kamanjab, Outjo, and Khorixas. Swapo’s Kunene regional coordinator, Julius Kaujova, described Nujoma as the "Messiah and […]

24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Chinese Firm Supports Nujoma Memorial in Rundu

The China Civil Engineering and Construction Company has donated items worth N$20,000 to support the Rundu memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma. The company also provided workers and trucks to assist in preparing the Rundu Sports Stadium for the event. Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo praised the contribution, saying it will ease logistical operations. Nujoma’s remains have arrived in Rundu from Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport. This marks […]

22 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nationwide Tributes as Nujoma’s Final Journey Continues

Our reporter, Nduuvundi David, confirms that the remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma have departed from Eenhana to Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport, where they will be flown to Rundu for the third state memorial service. A massive crowd lined the roads from 06h00, paying their final respects. Meanwhile, the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay honored Nujoma with motorcade processions today. In Swakopmund, the convoy left the […]

22 February, 2025