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.

The late Founding President and Father of the Namibian nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and service to the people.

Cabinet members nbc News spoke to described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as a father figure who united irrespective of ethnic and racial differences.

The ministers also praised Nujoma for standing firm in his belief that every child deserved an education.

President Nangolo Mbumba says that in honouring Namibia's constitutional legacy and entrenching its future, Namibians draw inspiration from Founding President Sam Nujoma, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the late President Hage Geingob.

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.