Many people came to Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Thursday night. They sang church songs and freedom songs as they waited to see founding president Sam Nujoma one last time.
The body stayed at Parliament Gardens before the big memorial service, which will happen Friday at Independence Stadium. The crowds chanted his name as they waited their turn, showing love for the man who helped free Namibia.
Stephanus Ndulumba saw the body and shared his thoughts. He grew up in the Ohangwena region but lives in Windhoek today. He said everyone enjoys peace thanks to Nujoma. He remembers 1977 when freedom fighters came to his home. His mom told him these were soldiers fighting from Angola to free Namibia.
"When March 1990 came, we felt proud...
The group for people hurt at Swapo camps says Sam Nujoma never talked about what happened at Lubango. Back in the 1980s, Swapo was said to have hurt and killed Namibians they thought were spies at a place in Angola.
Breaking the Walls of Silence sent a message Thursday about Nujoma. They said he caused both good and bad feelings across Namibia.
Oiva Angula from the group said Nujoma changed the country in many ways. As the first president after freedom, many see him as important to the nation. He helped Namibia become free.
But Angula pointed out bad things happened under his watch. Nujoma had chances to fix the Lubango problem but did not act. Many freedom fighters suffered, were kept without trial, or died in camps in Zambia and...
The police have plans for Sam Nujoma's events in Windhoek. Nujoma served as the first president, and his memorial is Friday.
His body has already been to six areas across the country during the past two weeks. Police inspector Joseph Shikongo told Desert FM on Wednesday they have kept everything running well.
"We have made sure the program goes forward as planned. From the start until today, we have had no bad events. The program runs very well," he said.
Shikongo thanked people for their good behavior when Nujoma was driven through towns. He hopes everyone keeps helping until the funeral ends.
He promised police would keep everyone safe, including all the important foreign visitors who came. "We stand ready, and things will go...
Windhoek police arrested more than 580 people for traffic offenses last January, prompting lawyers to speak up about possible police overreach.
The city police chief, Leevi Ileka, explained they mostly arrest people for major traffic problems. These include drunk driving, dangerous driving, running red lights, and certain moving violations. They also arrest folks with unpaid fines when courts issue arrest orders.
"Our January numbers show exactly 584 arrests for traffic matters," Ileka stated.
He added that arrest warrants come from courts, making them legal orders police must follow. The police try to handle these arrests properly and respect everyone's rights.
Last December, police reported about 148,000 drivers across Namibia...
The National Assembly has a new Ombudsman bill from Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab. This bill aims to make the Office of the Ombudsman more independent and give it greater powers to hold public offices accountable.
If lawmakers pass this bill, the office will have an executive director, a deputy ombudsman, and needed staff. The prime minister must appoint the executive director under the Public Service Act. This person will manage the office day-to-day and handle all money matters as the accounting officer under section 8 of the State Finance Act.
The president will pick both the ombudsman and deputy based on the Judicial Service Commission's recommendations. The law clearly states that anyone serving as an ombudsman cannot do paid...
Representatives from more than ten nations will attend the state funeral of founding president Sam Nujoma in Windhoek on Saturday. The minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, confirmed this detail at the government information center yesterday. Current and former heads of state will be among the guests.
Nujoma died at the age of 95. His burial will take place at Heroes' Acre on March 1. President Nangolo Mbumba declared that day a public holiday. In the previous year, about twenty-seven African leaders attended the funeral of former president Hage Geingob; eighteen of them were serving as heads of state. The government has received confirmations from many foreign delegations. These groups include current...
The Namibian Prime Minister has approved Friday as a free day for all government workers. This decision allows staff to attend the memorial event for Sam Nujoma at Independence Stadium. Sam Nujoma was the first president of Namibia when it became an independent country.
Cabinet Secretary George Simataa shared this news through an official message on Thursday. The message said that February 28, 2025, will be a holiday for government workers. The only exception is for workers who handle emergencies or provide important services.
The main reason for this holiday is to help government employees attend the ceremony and show respect. All schools across Namibia will also close on Friday. This lets students and teachers take part in the...
The Cape Town magistrate's court decided to let Anabela Rungo out on bail. She must stay at home except for court visits or legal meetings. Rungo paid R10,000 for her freedom. Her bail includes house arrest conditions and regular checks by immigration officers and police.
Rungo faces charges related to breaking Immigration and Identification laws in South Africa. An immigration officer told the court earlier that she ignored messages sent last September. These messages warned her about her ID number being taken away and gave her a chance to object.
Police arrested Rungo on February 15 in the Summer Greens area of Cape Town. She lived there despite having her ID canceled. Officials found she had used fake information to become a...
Noxolo Dube from Esigodini hopes to win the Miss Ebony Zimbabwe crown at an upcoming event that has yet to be scheduled. This pageant celebrates dark-skinned women's beauty and cultural heritage.
The contest stands out because participants compete without makeup, helping promote natural beauty standards and encouraging self-acceptance among women.
As a professional high school teacher, Dube aims to celebrate Zimbabwe's culture, empower young girls, and represent her country internationally. She has experience in acting and modeling, including placing as first runner-up at Miss Hillside Teachers' College in 2023 and reaching the semi-finals of Miss Nature Zimbabwe.
Dube expressed excitement about joining Miss Ebony Zimbabwe, which...
