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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7103 FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2025 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Remembering Dr Sam Nujoma · A Legacy Etched in Namibia's History Dr Sam Nujoma's contributions to Namibia are deeply etched in the nation's history. His vision and leadership secured independence and laid the foundation for a unified and prosperous country. The residents of Walvis Bay hold a special place in remembering a leader who recognised the town's potential and worked tirelessly for its reintegration and development. Eileen van der Schyff
On Saturday, 8 February 2025, Namibia mourned the loss of its Founding Father and first president, Dr Samuel (Sam) Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma, who passed away at the age of 95. His life's journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to his nation's freedom.
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Stigterspresident se Heengaan “Bring Land tot Stilstand” Marshallino Beukes
Namibië is in rou gedompel na die heengaan van stigterspresident, Dr Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma (95) op Saterdag, 8 Februarie 2025 in 'n hospitaal in die hoofstad en 'n (huidiglik) onbepaalde routydperk is gevolglik deur die landsregering aangekondig. Vervolg op bladsy 2
At 4:40 on Sunday morning, President Nangolo Mbumba announced Dr Nujoma's passing, sharing that he had been hospitalised for the past three weeks. “Unfortunately, the most gallant son of our land could not recover from illness,” said Mbumba. His passing comes at a significant moment in Namibia's history, as the country marks 30 years since the reintegration of Walvis Bay and the offshore islands [Pelican Point, Bird Island, Seal Island, Ichaboe Island] on 28 February 1994. Born on 12 May 1929, in the village of Etunda in Namibia's north-western Omusati Region, young Sam was the eldest of 11 children. Like many boys of his time, he tended to his family's cattle and assisted with farming chores. His formal education began at the Okahao Finnish Mission School, where he studied from 1937 to 1945. In the late 1950s, Nujoma became a prominent figure in anti-colonial politics, co-founding the Ovamboland People's Organisation (OPO) in 1959. Continues on page 2