'HIS WORDS CARRIED POWER': FORMER DRIVER REMEMBERS NUJOMA

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2025-02-13

ETUNDA, 12 February 2025 - Retired Deputy Commissioner Kambalanu Honecker (L), the former driver of Founding President Sam Nujoma, pictured with Nujoma's sister, Julia Iiyambo, at Etunda on Sunday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

By Maria David and Hesron Kapanga
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

ETUNDA, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – Kambalanu Honecker, the former personal driver of Founding President Sam Nujoma, was more than just a chauffeur - he was a confidante, silent observer to the inner workings of leadership, and a witness to the moments that shaped the Namibian nation.
Honecker shared his memories in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse into the human side o...

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