After three weeks of mourning, which included regional memorials with the remains of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibians, joined by international dignitaries including Heads of State, laid the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, to rest at the Heroes' Acre.
The close bond between Dr. Sam Nujoma, leader of SWAPO, and Oliver Tambo, leader of the ANC, during their exile years in the 1960s, established a solid foundation for relations between Namibia and South Africa liberation movements, strengthened by the mutual respect and trust they shared.
As the nation bid farewell to its Founding President, Namibians from all walks of life came together to pay their final respects.
Walvis Bay’s third mayor, King Mandume Muatunga, recently opened up about his unforgettable experiences with Namibia’s late founding president, Dr. Sam Nujoma, painting a vivid picture of a leader who shaped not only a nation but also the lives of those who worked alongside him.
The death of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia's inaugural president and a central figure in the country's liberation struggle from apartheid South Africa, has occasioned heartfelt tributes from leaders across Africa and the globe.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema says his government will continue the support that has been extended to Namibia even after the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob.
