President Hakainde Hichilema has said he is deeply saddened by the death of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma.

Zambia's ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), also sent a message of condolence to the Swapo Party and Namibia at large.

Dr. Sam Nujoma used to live in Libala township and then in Kamwala and Chilenje South when he visited Lusaka.