Nujoma’s role in Walvis Bay reintegration praised

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2025-02-25
WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - The casket carrying the remains of late Founding President Sam Nujoma during the memorial held in his honour in Walvis Bay on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento). NAMPA WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - The casket carrying the remains of late Founding President Sam Nujoma during the memorial held in his honour in Walvis Bay on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento). NAMPA
WALVIS BAY, 25 FEB (NAMPA) - The late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s role in the reintegration of Walvis Bay into Namibia was lauded at the Erongo regional memorial service held at the Kuisebmond Stadium in Walvis Bay on Tuesday.
In his speech, retired politician and representative of the Chief Mourner Ben Amathila, praised Nujoma for his leadership, resilience, and strategic foresight in securing Namibia’s sovereignty.
Amathila, a veteran of th...
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WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - Retired politician and representative of the Chief Mourner Ben Amathila speaking at Walvis Bay during the memorial service held in the honour of the late founding president Sam Nujoma who died on 08 February. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA WALVIS BAY, 25 February 2025 - Retired politician and representative of the Chief Mourner Ben Amathila speaking at Walvis Bay during the memorial service held in the honour of the late founding president Sam Nujoma who died on 08 February. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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