The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the logistical preparations for the countrywide memorial services of the Founding President are well underway.
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has reiterated its call for May 12, the birthday of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, to be declared a public holiday named after the former statesman.
The late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, was known as an advocate for education.
He did more than speak and got the resources together to fund students, both through his foundation and in his personal capacity.
The Namibian High Commission in Zambia has become a gathering point for those mourning the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma.
In the Zambezi Region, leaders and veterans of the liberation struggle came together at Katima Mulilo to honour the memory of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma.
Among the many contributions of Namibia's late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, one of the most notable was the establishment of the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) Television Services in July 1992.
The atmosphere in the National Assembly was filled with sorrow and emotions as MPs continued to pay their final respects to the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. Several speakers delivered emotional speeches, struggling to contain their tears.
The tributes will continue on Tuesday.
Fumu Erwin Munika Mbambo, the traditional leader of the Hambukushu people, described the late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma as a courageous individual who faced challenges directly.
The government has unveiled the official mourning portrait of the Founding President, Sam Nujoma, to be displayed during the mourning period.
Audrin Mathe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), announced that the portrait will be accessible nationwide.
Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma will be remembered for having paved the way for Namibians to join the struggle for independence.
In remembering the late Nujoma's accomplishment, the Governor of the Zambezi Region said Namibia's freedom came at a hefty price.
