Nujoma had a significant impact on Namibians' lives: Ausiku

NAMPA

2025-02-11

RUNDU, 10 June 2022 - Governor of the Kavango West Region, Sirkka Ausiku delivering the State Of the Region Address. (Photo: Contributed)

NKURENKURU, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – Kavango West Governor Sirkka Ausiku has hailed Founding President Sam Nujoma as a passionate freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa.
Nujoma died at the age of 95 on Saturday.
Ausiku in an interview with Nampa on Monday also characterised the founding president as a unifier and an iconic figure of the liberation struggle.
She emphasised the significant impact Nujoma had on improving the lives of Namibians, especially in rural areas, through various initiatives designed to ensure inclusivity.
The governor said the founding president dedicated his entire life to the liberation struggle and nation building, and his visionary leadership and sacrifices laid the foundation for the Namibian nation.
“As we mourn this great loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life of a leader who selflessly devoted himself to the cause of Namibia,” she said.
Ausiku urged Namibians to honour the founding father by upholding the values he stood for, including patriotism, resilience, unity of purpose and nation building.
“On behalf of the people of the Kavango West Region and on my own behalf, I extend our deepest condolences to the Nujoma family and the entire Namibian nation during this difficult time,” said Ausiku.
Nujoma served as the first president of Namibia for 15 years from 1990.
(NAMPA)
JLN/AS

Namibia president kavango

Community

Crash-landing reported at Otjiwarongo

2026-03-19 13:51:37

OVAHIMBA COMMUNITY REFLECTS ON INDEPENDENCE GAINS, ONGOING CHALLENGES

2026-03-19 12:01:50

Man drowns in flood-prone Masikili area

2026-03-19 10:44:16

Mariental Extension 6 housing project launched

2026-03-19 08:14:30

Independence a reminder to drive development: Rooi

2026-03-18 17:35:41

Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary a beacon of hope for youth: Antindi

2026-03-18 17:23:44

Gibeon youth highlight unemployment and inequality despite independence gains

2026-03-18 16:59:39

Kakondo highlights key development plans for Opuwo

2026-03-18 16:05:10

Swapo seeks eviction of war veterans from headquarters

2026-03-18 15:55:53

Amushelelo, Cloete seek consolidation of 360 charges

2026-03-18 15:47:20

Old Mutual donates solar lights to boost learning in Mariental

2026-03-18 14:45:10

Latest NAMPA photos

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers the keynote address and officially opens the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 March 2026 - Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Member of Parliament and Chief Whip, Vaino Tuhafeni Hangula. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

19 March 2026 - The Independence Day celebration logo for 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 March 2025 - Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) Deputy General Secretary, Willem Absalom pictured with Bokomo Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Hubertus Hamm, after signing the wage agreement. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 March 2026 - Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Dino Ballotti and Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, pictured at the Government information Centre. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 March 2026 - (From left) Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Dino Ballotti; Selima Shimwefeleni, director of proceedings for Wednesday’s information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre; and Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, pictured at the GIC on Wednesday. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 March 2026 -Acting High Court Judge Gladice Pickering pictured at her swearing in ceremony. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 March 2026 - Acting Judge Gladice Pickering and Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb pictured at Pickering's swearing in. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA