WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who steered the country to freedom from apartheid South Africa, was laid to rest in the country’s Heroes Acre cemetery on ...

Amelia Filipe and Sam Haimbodi On 26 February 2025, the Maurits Devenish Private School community gathered for a poignant memorial service honouring the late founding father of Namibia, Dr Sam Nujoma.

President William Ruto’s tribute to Namibia’s founding President Sam Nujoma has sparked debate online, with reactions ranging from praise to sharp criticism. Ruto described Nujoma as a ...

Nujoma died on Feb. 8 at age 95 after spending three weeks at a Windhoek hospital. His widow, Theopoldine Nujoma, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were in attendance.