Since the death of Dr. Sam Nujoma on February 8, at the age of 95 in Windhoek, diplomats accredited to Namibia, gathered at the Nujoma Residence to pay their final respects.

|Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua shared her sadness after hearing about the passing of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, on Saturday.

While finding it hard to accept his death, McLeod-Katjirua believes "time will heal her."

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. 

Indonesia has expressed solidarity with Namibia, following the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma.

Its Ambassador, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, conveyed the message of solidarity to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.

Last night, the first official memorial service for Dr. Sam Nujoma took place at his home in Windhoek. Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor his remarkable life and contributions to Namibia.

Freedom fighter Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma also valued his spirituality.

Bishop Emeritus Johannes Sindano, a church elder, spoke to nbc news about how Nujoma's faith impacted his fellow soldiers. 

The former Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Lucia Basson, has called on the Namibian nation to unite in honouring Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma's legacy of fostering peace, unity and stability in the country.

Namibia's former representative to South Africa, Joshua  ||Hoëbeb, recalled the belief the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, had in the capabilities of every Swapo leader in the process of nation-building.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, described the loss of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, as a heavy blow to the nation.

South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki has hailed the fundamental role of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in defining relations between the two countries, remembering him as a straight-talker.