The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has carried out its final preparations for Friday's Independence celebrations.
NDF spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu says that they are well prepared, with the current commander-in-chief, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, also briefed on their readiness.
The public is urged not to take close-up pictures of the coffin of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma, during his state funeral proceedings.
Namibia's former ambassador to Libya, Nicky Nashandi, shared his journey in the liberation struggle as Swapo Party representative appointed by the late Sam Nujoma.
He was also tasked with mobilising resources from the Libyan Defence Force.
Namibians are used to seeing the late Namibian leader in many postures, from a tough exterior commanding PLAN combatants on the Eastern Front to pleading with the UN to give the former South West Africa its independence or giving his many speeches in his capacity as Swapo Party leader or Founding President.
The void left by the late Founding President is deeply felt across the country, as mourners, ministries, and political parties continue to visit his residence to offer their sympathies and sign the book of condolences.
President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Chief Hosea Kutako as an exemplary nationalist, a leader of peace, unity, and a leader of justice for the Namibian people.
President Nangolo Mbumba has conveyed deep sadness over the death of struggle veteran Idah Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros, who died on Wednesday at the age of 78.
President Mbumba visited the family home in Keetmanshoop today to console the family and extend
a message of condolences to the mourners.
For the first time in 125 years, the Swakopmund Museum is displaying an exhibition on the 1904-08 Herero and Nama Genocide.
Previously, the museum only showcased the colonial background of German successes in the country, with no mention of the black communities living in Swakopmund.
