Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia's Founding President and Father of the Nation, has received numerous prestigious international honours and awards in recognition of his enduring legacy.

During his lifetime, the late President Sam Nujoma gave many speeches, the most powerful and historical one being his maiden speech on the eve of 21 March 1990.

President Sam Nujoma heroically marshalled the Namibian people during the darkest hours of our liberation struggle until the attainment of freedom and independence from Apartheid South Africa on the 21st of March 1990.

His death was announced by President Nangolo Mbumba this morning.

Nujoma died on Saturday, 08 February 2025, at the age of 95 in a private hospital in Windhoek, Namibia. He is survived by his wife, Kovambo Nujoma, and two sons.

The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry reported an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Okakarara Constituency.