The Founding President, throughout his lifetime, was showered with gifts and, as per the English term, given his flowers whilst he was alive.

On Friday, residents of Ohangwena, parts of the Oshikoto region, and surrounding areas gathered at the Eenhana Sport Stadium to honour the late founding President, Sam Nujoma.

Founding President Sam Nujoma has been recognized as a remarkable leader whose unwavering commitment and ideologies were vital in achieving a free Namibia.

This sentiment was echoed by speakers at the First Regional Memorial Service held on Thursday in his home village, Etunda.

The Chief of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Elengenene Ndilimani Iipumbu, has penned an emotional tribute to the late Founding President with whom they would call each other "Mwameme" meaning brother.

Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has likened the character of the late Founding President to that of an elephant.

A former bodyguard of the late Founding President, says he learnt invaluable lessons from the late Dr Sam Nujoma, whom he described as a remarkable leader. 

Nepando Amupanda served Nujoma from 1982, before Namibia's independence, and remained by his side until his retirement in 2005. 

Namibia's former First Lady, Penexupifo Pohamba, has thanked the late Dr. Nujoma for his contribution and unparalleled leadership skills that have brought Namibia to where it is.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says he was not surprised at the passing of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma, recalling a recent hospital visit where Nujoma's health appeared frail.

The Swapo Party's Oshana branch held a self-introspection following the recently held Presidential and National Assembly Elections, which saw an 11% decrease in support.

Unrehabilitated sand mining pits continue to pose a threat to both human lives and those of their livestock in many areas in north-central Namibia.