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Nujoma was fearless in battle – Negonga

Founding president Sam Nujoma has been described as a leader who never showed fear in the face of a battle. General Erastus Negonga, a former commander of the army during the liberation struggle, says: “Nujoma was the chief commander of…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Nujoma remembered for emotional intelligence and pivotal role in economy

Founding president Sam Nujoma is remembered for his emotional intelligence and key contributions to the nation’s freedom and economy. Swapo veteran Tjeripo Hijarunguru at a memorial service in Windhoek on Tuesday said the founding president was a man of high…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Nation pays tribute: N$7m for Nujoma’s memorials

The government will spend about N$7 million on memorial services in 14 regions in honour of late founding president Sam Nujoma. This is according to a government document dated 15 February, signed by secretary to Cabinet George Simataa. The document…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Two Angolan nationals escape custody at Eenhana

The police in the Ohangwena region are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two Angolan nationals who escaped from custody at Eenhana on Sunday. Three suspects allegedly used a metal object to break through the wall of their cell…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Zambezi police investigate ritual killings

The Zambezi police have launched an urgent joint investigation with the Namibian Police into killings for the alleged harvesting of body parts and organs. The victims are said to be mostly children and vulnerable people. The body parts are believed…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Changes to regional memorial services for Nujoma announced

Regional memorial services will be held for founding president Sam Nujoma from 20 to 26 February. The schedule is as follows:Etunda, Omusati region – 20 FebruaryEenhana, Ohangwena region – 21 FebruaryRundu, Kavango West region – 22 FebruaryKatima Mulilo, Zambezi region…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

Why It Hurts: A Tribute to Our Founding President

Condolences have poured in from every corner of the world as people reflect on a life that can only be described as extraordinary, that of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. What a man! What a leader! What a legend!…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH

‘Worlds Apart’: Nujoma’s Legacy Lost on Some of the Youth

The death of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, marks the end of an era that shaped our nation’s destiny. His life was dedicated to the fight against colonial rule and to secure the independence that many Namibians enjoy today. However,…

DENVER KISTING and BRIGITTE WEIDLICH