Many representatives and officials gathered at the state funeral for Sam Nujoma, the founding president of Namibia, held Saturday in Windhoek. The event drew attendees from across Namibia and numerous foreign nations who came to honor his memory and legacy. Thabo Mbeki, who previously served as South African president, was among the first to arrive at the ceremony.
During a recent media appearance, Mbeki spoke about Nujoma's significance beyond national borders. He expressed that Nujoma served as a leader for the entire African continent, not just for Namibia. Mbeki described him as more than a Swapo leader and referred to him as the final representative of his generation of African liberation figures.
The funeral attracted additional...
Municipal buses transported residents of Windhoek to Heroes Acre on Saturday morning for the burial of Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma. Many people made a conscious effort to rise early and secure a spot on the bus. Residents from various parts of the city gathered at designated stations to catch their ride. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of sadness and gratitude.
Residents like Emily Mbundu from Goreangab Dam woke up at 04h30 to ensure they did not miss the opportunity to pay their respects. The early morning hours were filled with anticipation as people prepared to bid farewell to a national icon. Many felt it was essential to show appreciation for the contributions made by the founding president. The sense of...
Kovambo Nujoma, the widow of the late founding president Sam Nujoma, has described her husband as an unassuming man who always prioritized Namibia's greater good. During the national memorial service for the founding president at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Friday, a speech was read on Kovambo's behalf. In it, she mentioned that Nujoma's simplicity was clear from how he managed government affairs from a small study at their home.
She recounted meeting her husband in Walvis Bay during the 1950s when racial segregation was rampant. Despite the divisive environment, they discovered love. Their love surpassed the obstacles of tribal segregation and withstood the challenges of colonial oppression and divide-and-rule policies. They...
Nangolo Mbumba, the president and chief mourner, stated that February has sadly become known as a month of mourning in Namibia for the last two years. He explained that many Namibians feel this way because of the losses of Hage Geingob last year and Sam Nujoma this year.
President Mbumba made these remarks during Sam Nujoma's memorial service in Windhoek on Friday. He praised Nujoma for his tireless efforts to seek freedom for Namibia since the 1950s and described him as a strong leader and fighter who knew when to stand firm and when to engage in discussions to find agreeable solutions.
According to Mbumba, Nujoma's leadership style involved reshuffling people rather than firing them. He emphasized that Sam Nujoma will forever be...
Health care in Africa could fail soon because of more long-term health problems, says a top leader. Aid money from other lands has mostly gone to catching sicknesses. This left cancer and sugar health problems to grow worse.
The number of deaths from heart problems, blood pressure, and sugar health problems went up to 37% in 2019. Before that, these health problems caused only 24% of deaths in 2000. These problems will cause most deaths by 2030 if things stay the same.
Dr. Githinji Gitahi from Amref Health Africa says rich nations give aid for health issues that might reach their people. They care less about problems that stay inside Africa. Leaders in Africa must step up to fix these growing health problems.
Half of all people in...
Trevor Ncube from Alpha Media Holdings asks the police to take him instead of his staff writer. The boss says his news writer, Blessed Mhlanga, should not stay in prison. Ncube came to court to support Mhlanga, who has been kept behind bars after a judge said no to freedom.
Mhlanga went to the police himself on Monday. He faces claims about sharing words that cause fighting. These claims link to talks he had with a former army person named Blessed Runesu Geza. The army man said the nation's leader must step down from power.
Ncube points out that Mhlanga does not run the TV station Heart and Soul. He states that news writers have rights under the law and that they tell facts to people just as other press do. Ncube feels he should face...
Impala Platinum needs to meet with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. They want to talk about money rules that hurt their business. The bank in Zimbabwe keeps more US dollars than before. This makes it hard for the company to buy what they need.
"We worry about having less US dollars," said Nico Muller, the head of Impala. "We need to speak with the money leader and the president. This is not something small we can forget."
The Zimbabwe business had to ask for loans to buy big things. They did not have enough cash from their sales. The money manager at Impala said it made sense to borrow there. She added that all places must pay for their building costs.
Impala is checking which mines to keep open because metal prices are down...
Reports say Peterhouse Boys School faces claims about unfair treatment of black staff and students. The Anglican school has been accused of bias toward white people. This is not the first time such claims have come up. Back in 2020, black teachers and students spoke out about feeling separate from others.
Staff members who did not share their names told a news site that problems exist at the school. They said a new Head of Studies was told to find ways to remove black teachers. Some black teachers are going through hearings. Others have lost their jobs and been replaced by white teachers.
The school is said to be hiring teachers from as far away as Australia, even though many skilled local teachers need jobs. Some think the school...
Warfighters from Zimbabwe have asked President Mnangagwa to leave his job immediately. They support their friend Blessed Runesu Geza, who faces arrest and many charges.
Police want to find Geza after he said the President must step down because he leads poorly. Geza belongs to the Zanu PF Central Committee but speaks out against Mnangagwa.
Geza hides from the police, who say he broke four laws. These include making the President look bad and trying to start public fights.
Ethan Mathibela runs the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association. On Friday, he told newspeople that Mnangagwa has allowed money theft to continue, making the country very poor.
Mathibela said the whole nation suffers and wants the warfighters to help...
