Public urged to avoid large gatherings during Nujoma mourning period

NAMPA
2025-02-11
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WINDHOEK, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – The government has urged citizens to refrain from holding large public gatherings and celebrations during the mourning period for Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday.
In a statement issued on Monday, Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Amutse, emphasised the importance of showing respect during this time.
“The government would like to discourage the nation from large pub...
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