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Nduduzo Tshuma in Windhoek, Namibia
MULTITUDES of people are making their way to Namibia’s National Heroes’ Acre for the burial of the country’s founding father, Dr Sam Nujoma.
Dr Nujoma, who led Namibia from independence in 1990 until 2005, passed away in a Windhoek hospital on 8 February.
SADC chairperson, President Mnangagwa, will join fellow Heads of State at the burial of Dr Nujoma, the last surviving founding father in the region.
Speaking at a memorial service for the liberation icon at Independence Stadium yesterday, President Mnangagwa described Dr Nujoma’s death as a huge loss to Africa and beyond. He said the liberation icon’s selfless efforts and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and freedom for his people and all of humanity would remain etched “in our collective memory for posterity.”
“In the late Dr Nujoma, we had more than just a political figure; he was a larger-than-life revolutionary icon and a shining beacon of hope for the peoples of Africa. His astute, exemplary, and consistent leadership during our struggles for independence laid critical building blocks for the democratic culture that not only Namibia but the whole of SADC cherishes so dearly to this day,” said the President.
“As the leader of SWAPO, he inspired countless individuals to rise against colonial oppression and to fight for their birthright—freedom, independence, and dignity. His vision for a truly independent and liberated African people transcended borders, uniting people from across Southern Africa.”
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