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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…

Diane Falconer

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…

Diane Falconer

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…

Diane Falconer

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…

Diane Falconer

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…

Diane Falconer

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!…

Diane Falconer

‘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,…

Diane Falconer