Namibians flock to Heroes Acre to bid Nujoma farewell

NAMPA

2025-03-01

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians from all walks of life are gathered at Heroes Acre for the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa)

WINDHOEK, 01 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibians from across the country have travelled to Windhoek to pay their last respects to Founding President, Sam Nujoma, who will be laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Saturday.
Linus Flavianu told Nampa he woke up at 04h00 to drive to Heroes Acre with his family as he said it is very important to them to pay their last respects.
“This day is quite significant to me because the Founding President is the person who sacri...

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