Final Respects to Sam Nujoma at Independence Stadium

March 1, 2025

In a report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus and Willem Snyman, citizens bid farewell to founding president, Dr. Sam Nujoma, in a final memorial service ahead of his burial at Heroes’ Acre today. Thousands of mourners, along with dignitaries from across Africa, gathered at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium to honour his legacy late yesterday. Nujoma, who served as the first president from 1990 to 2005, is remembered for his role in the country’s liberation and development. The nation now prepares for his final resting ceremony.

Willem Snyman highlighted the foreign dignatories present:

Last night’s bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284, or stream it live on oneafrica.tv

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