President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she feels empowered and encouraged by the support given to her by former Presidents Hifikepunye Pohamba and Nangolo Mbumba, describing them as strong pillars to lean on and shoulders to cry on during her tenure as Head of State.
Namibia marked its 35th Independence Day with the swearing-in of its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The event was attended by various dignitaries and Heads of State, who shared their thoughts on the historic occasion.
As the nation continues to mourn the passing of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, his close family and friends were given a private moment to pay their final respects.
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.
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.
In an effort to promote education and preserve Namibia's rich history, the Hifikepunye Pohamba Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, has presented the recently launched autobiography, "Footprints of Hifikepunye Pohamba," to northern communities.
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba's autobiography was unveiled in Windhoek.
The launch of the book was attended by high-level personalities, including President Nangolo Mbumba, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and liberation stalwarts.
Two former Namibian heads of state are among a group of 35 former presidents who have urged the president of the United States of America to remove Cuba from the list of countries accused of supporting terrorism.
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, who turned 89 today.
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the construction and upgrading of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport dual carriageway, a project that was initiated during his presidency before leaving office.
