Final memorial service for Nujoma commences

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2025-02-28
OUTAPI, 21 March 2023 – Founding President Sam Nujoma was among the public figures who attended the independence celebrations in Outapi. (Photo by: Maggy Thomas) NAMPA OUTAPI, 21 March 2023 – Founding President Sam Nujoma was among the public figures who attended the independence celebrations in Outapi. (Photo by: Maggy Thomas) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 28 FEB (NAMPA) – The final State memorial service for the late Founding President Sam Nujoma has commenced at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek.
The service is being attended by thousands of Namibians, as well as dignitaries from various countries such as Zimbabwe, Finland, South Africa and Zambia, among others.
Among those set to deliver messages at the memorial service are former President Hifikepunye Pohamba; McHenry Venaani, the...
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