Members of Parliament today shared their condolence messages for the late Swapo Party MP, James Uerikua, and his son, Venturo, who died in a car crash during the Easter weekend.

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate described the death of Member of Parliament James Uerikua as having robbed the country of a visionary, valuable, and talented young man who had the chance of shaping the lives of many.

The Otjozondjupa Region hosted a memorial service for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son, Venturo Uerikua, on Saturday in Otjiwarongo.

The service provided an opportunity for residents to bid farewell to their former governor. 

The former Otjiwarongo mayor, Gottlieb Shivute, said the late James Uerikua played a significant role in grooming, mentoring and shaping him into leadership.

Shivute said all he is left with now are photographs of a man with whom he shared both a political working relationship and a personal friendship.

Members of Parliament paid tribute to the late Swapo MP James Uerikua during a candlelight ceremony and prayer session in the Parliament courtyard this afternoon.

The event honoured Uerikua, who died last week in a fatal car accident that also claimed the life of his 14-year-old son, Venturo. 

The Secretary General of the Swapo Party, Sophia Shaningwa, has paid tribute to the late James Uerikua during a visit to the family house in Windhoek.

Shaningwa described the late Uerikua as a committed member of the party and the nation, whose death has left many in mourning.

The late University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Keto Mshingeni, has been hailed as a man of exceptional intellect and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

Professor Mshingeni died on the 22nd of this month in Tanzania.

The Namibian Police Force has commemorated 17 officers who died in the line of duty during the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers, observed annually.
The commemoration is for those that died in the line of duty over the past seven years.

As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed respect and solemn reflection following the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
 
Jackson is a distinguished American civil rights leader and global advocate for justice and equality.