Tree planting in May could be a norm: Nandi-Ndaitwah

NAMPA

2025-05-13

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah planting a tree in honour of late founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma at Heroes’ Acre. (Photo: Contributed.

WINDHOEK, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the planting of trees in May could become a national tradition in Namibia to promote peace, unity and development, as envisioned by the late Founding President and Father of the Nation, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

On Monday, Namibians across the country took time to plant trees in honour of Nujoma, who died on 08 February 2025, in celebration of his birthday on 12 May 1929.

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WINDHOEK, 12 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the tree planting ceremony in honour of President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma birthday celebration at Heroes’ Acre. (Photo: Contributed.

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