President Mnangagwa called Zimbabwe and Namibia "twins" because their countries share deep connections through history, culture, and respect for each other. He made these comments yesterday at the Namibian Embassy in Harare after signing a book to honor Namibia's founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma.
"The death of this great Southern African leader saddens us. Zimbabwe cherishes his leadership. Zimbabwe and Namibia were like twins. We tell our brothers and sisters in Namibia that we mourn with you," President Mnangagwa said.
Dr. Nujoma died earlier this month, leaving behind a strong legacy as a freedom fighter in Namibia and across Southern Africa. The government will bury him Saturday at the National Heroes Acre in Windhoek, the capital city. Dr. Nujoma served as Namibia's first president after independence from 1990 to 2005.
When he first learned about Dr. Nujoma's death, President Mnangagwa described him as "the last in an iconic generation of leaders of our liberation movements and nations of our Southern Africa region." He added, "We hurt and grieve deeply at the passing of this gallant freedom fighter who brought independence to the Namibian people."
Zimbabwe and Namibia built strong bonds during their fights for freedom. President Mnangagwa thanked Dr. Nujoma for supporting Zimbabwe during its Land Reform Programme when many Western countries criticized Zimbabwe. "Zimbabwe will always remember Dr. Nujoma's support when our nation faced attacks from vindictive Western countries," he said.
According to President Mnangagwa, Dr. Nujoma leaves a legacy as a true Pan-Africanist who fought for African independence and warned Africa to stay alert against "resource-induced encroachments."
Namibia recently lost another leader when President Dr. Hage Geingob died on February 4 last year. President Mnangagwa expressed his support during this difficult time, saying these losses would bring Namibians together in unity.
President Mnangagwa offered his "deepest, heartfelt condolences" to Namibian President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, the SWAPO party, the Namibian Government, and the Nujoma family. As Namibia prepares to say goodbye to its founding father, Dr. Nujoma's importance as a liberation hero and Pan-African visionary remains firmly marked in Southern African history.
"The death of this great Southern African leader saddens us. Zimbabwe cherishes his leadership. Zimbabwe and Namibia were like twins. We tell our brothers and sisters in Namibia that we mourn with you," President Mnangagwa said.
Dr. Nujoma died earlier this month, leaving behind a strong legacy as a freedom fighter in Namibia and across Southern Africa. The government will bury him Saturday at the National Heroes Acre in Windhoek, the capital city. Dr. Nujoma served as Namibia's first president after independence from 1990 to 2005.
When he first learned about Dr. Nujoma's death, President Mnangagwa described him as "the last in an iconic generation of leaders of our liberation movements and nations of our Southern Africa region." He added, "We hurt and grieve deeply at the passing of this gallant freedom fighter who brought independence to the Namibian people."
Zimbabwe and Namibia built strong bonds during their fights for freedom. President Mnangagwa thanked Dr. Nujoma for supporting Zimbabwe during its Land Reform Programme when many Western countries criticized Zimbabwe. "Zimbabwe will always remember Dr. Nujoma's support when our nation faced attacks from vindictive Western countries," he said.
According to President Mnangagwa, Dr. Nujoma leaves a legacy as a true Pan-Africanist who fought for African independence and warned Africa to stay alert against "resource-induced encroachments."
Namibia recently lost another leader when President Dr. Hage Geingob died on February 4 last year. President Mnangagwa expressed his support during this difficult time, saying these losses would bring Namibians together in unity.
President Mnangagwa offered his "deepest, heartfelt condolences" to Namibian President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, the SWAPO party, the Namibian Government, and the Nujoma family. As Namibia prepares to say goodbye to its founding father, Dr. Nujoma's importance as a liberation hero and Pan-African visionary remains firmly marked in Southern African history.
