As the nation bid farewell to its Founding President, Namibians from all walks of life came together to pay their final respects.

The death of Founding President on the 8th of February was met with sadness and sorrow in Namibia and beyond.

Condolences streamed in from everywhere and representatives of many international bodies based in Namibia came to the Nujoma residence in Avis to sign the book of condolences.

The journey and efforts made towards Namibia's freedom and independence were aided by many.

Apart from those who took up arms and others who sat at the negotiation tables, those who remained within the Namibian borders had an assignment to complete.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre has described the late Dr. Sam Nujoma as a freedom fighter and a visionary leader who understood the critical importance of economic independence for the prosperity and sovereignty of the Namibian people.

The legal fraternity joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at NG Kerk in the capital.

The Walvis Bay Municipality has cleared former Chief Executive Officer Muronga Haingura of corruption charges.

The municipality, in a statement, indicated that Haingura was not implicated in an auditors' report on alleged misappropriation of council funds.

A moment of silence was observed at the Sam Nujoma Drive, in front of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, to honor the late founding president. 

At the corner of Sam Nujoma Road and Robert Mugabe Avenue, public members came as early as 7 AM, waiting for the procession, singing hymns and political songs.

At Moses ||Garoëb Drive, the nbc News team caught up with the children of the late ||Garoëb, another liberation hero.

As Namibia mourns the passing of its Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, preparations for his state funeral are nearing completion.

A resident of Avis Lazarus Nafidi has praised the late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his contribution to the country's energy sector. 

The Swapo Party Vice President says the Office of the Founding President in the new Swapo Party National headquarters will now be converted to the Sam Nujoma Museum.