Also known as: Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · President Nujoma · Sam Shafishuna Nujoma · Dr Sam Nujoma · Dr Nujoma · H.E. Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma · Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma · Dr. Sam Nujoma · then President Sam Nujoma · His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma · His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · President Dr Sam Nujoma · H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · president Sam Nujoma · comrade Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · comrade Nujoma · his excellency Dr Sam Nujoma · Honourable Sam Nujoma · Honourable Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma · H.E. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma
Sam Shafishuna Nujoma — Khomas Regional Governor advocating for creative sector and cultural development as economic drivers.
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The Namibian
Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma bequeathed to citizens Vision 2030 dream before stepping down in 2005
“That is the dream, titled Vision 2030, which Namibia's founding president Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma and Swapo bequeathed to citizens just before he stepped down in 2005.”
Demand for Shares is MisguidedThe Namibian
Sam Nujoma was founding president of Namibia
“Few people exerted such a profound influence on Namibian politics, aside from founding president Sam Nujoma.”
Obituary: Geingob, A President Who Shaped NamibiaThe Namibian
Sam Nujoma managed to fly in and out of the country when South African regime was arresting and detaining Swapo members
“The mystery as to why Nujoma managed to fly in and out of the country when the South African regime was arresting and detaining Swapo members still remains just that – a mystery.”
The agony of never knowing the whole truthThe Namibian
then president Sam Nujoma had a luxury French airplane bought for N$80 million
“At the same time, the Cabinet bought an N$80-million luxury French airplane for use by then president Sam Nujoma.”
Namibia, the Rich BeggarThe Namibian
President Sam Nujoma was reportedly known for carrying millions of dollars in a briefcase as part of S&T allowance when travelling
“President Sam Nujoma was reportedly known for carrying millions of dollars in a briefcase as part of his S&T allowance when he travelled.”
S&T: Stop the Outrageous AbuseThe Namibian
Sam Nujoma said Namibia was going to follow the 'Swedish model'
“When he was president, Sam Nujoma said Namibia was going to follow the 'Swedish model'.”
Is Namibia a Failed State?The Namibian
Sam Nujoma expressed dismay that Germany's offer of N$18.4 billion is woefully insignificant
“In an interview on the occasion of his 93rd birthday, Nujoma declared: "Namibia must return to the negotiating table with Germany, whose offer of N$18,4 billion for the Nama and Ovaherero genocide is woefully insignificant."”
Namibian-German Genocide Negotiations – Is the Master's Voice Speaking?The Namibian
Sam Nujoma wished to anoint his choice for state presidency
“In 2004, several party leaders successfully opposed strongman Sam Nujoma's wish to anoint his choice for the state presidency.”
Let Them Campaign PubliclyThe Namibian
Namibia's founding president Sam Nujoma stated in an interview with New Era that German reparations of 1.1 billion euros over 30 years is woefully insignificant.
“Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, also reiterated in an interview with New Era that the German government's reparations quantum of 1,1 billion euros over 30 years "is woefully insignificant".”
Genocide Issue: A Call For a MediatorThe Namibian
Sam Nujoma was dodging bullets in the trenches, walking to Tanganyika and shanties in the trenches, to Tanganyika and shanties
“Imagine how old Sam Nujoma was when he was dodging bullets in the trenches, walking to Tanganyika and shanties?”
We Are Accepting New HeroesVice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the 60th Heroes Day commemoration that heroism encompasses ordinary Namibians who serve their families, communities and country—not only those who receive medals or public recognition. She conferred hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimuaafeni from Omusati region, who saved nine-month-old twins from a water pond.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At Heroes' Day commemoration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah challenged Namibians to move beyond celebrating liberation and confront modern challenges of poverty, unemployment, inequality and corruption, saying the current generation's struggle is for economic emancipation through natural resource beneficiation and youth empowerment.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the National Commemoration of Heroes' Day at Heroes' Acre, Khomas Region Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma called on Namibians to draw inspiration from the bravery of liberation heroes and apply their courage to achieve shared prosperity, acknowledging the reburial of fallen freedom fighters and extending the concept of heroism to contemporary citizens including teachers, healthcare workers, and security personnel.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Survivors of Lubango dungeons, underground prisons allegedly used by Swapo to torture and kill detainees during the liberation struggle, say more than 4,200 Namibians allegedly disappeared and continue to demand answers. One survivor, Phillip Shipulwa, described being accused of spying and forced to dig graves in the dungeons before escaping.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The remains of liberation struggle veterans were officially reburied at Heroes' Acre following exhumations across Namibia and repatriations from South Africa. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony as an act of national remembrance and restorative justice, correcting historical wrongs and honouring those who sacrificed in the struggle.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 57km Ondangwa-Oshikango railway line, which cost N$329 million to construct, has not operated a TransNamib train since July 2012. TransNamib attributes the suspension to reduced trade activity since the Covid-19 pandemic but says the infrastructure remains in good condition and the service has not been discontinued.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival kicks off Monday in Outapi, where 120 young girls from Omusati Region traditional authorities will undergo initiation. The event will feature 165 registered exhibitors, a presidential keynote address, horse racing, and a live-broadcast cultural dialogue on culture's role in Namibia's future.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia must recognise the creative sector as a contributor to job creation, enterprise and economic growth rather than viewing culture solely as heritage preservation, Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said at the opening of a photographic exhibition in Windhoek. Nujoma urged deeper international cultural cooperation through joint exhibitions, artist residencies and skills-transfer programmes to create practical opportunities for Namibian creatives and bring investment and visibility to the sector.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Shrine at Toasis village, officially inaugurated on 10 December 2024, honours the Ovaherero leader who resisted colonial rule and petitioned the United Nations against Namibia's illegal occupation. The shrine has become a tourist attraction and commemorates the legendary national hero.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 60 Namibian entrepreneurs were provided with a direct platform to showcase and sell their products at the Standard Bank Blue Growth Series Market Access Day in Windhoek, part of an entrepreneurship development programme designed to equip SMEs with skills, networks and business opportunities.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Namibian students in Havana and heard complaints about electricity shortages and poor hostel food disrupting their studies. He pledged that the government would not abandon them, praising their resilience despite the difficult conditions.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
A veld fire in the Ongos area near Windhoek has largely been brought under control by City of Windhoek firefighters, with Khomas Regional Governor Sam Nujoma joining crews on the ground at Farm Augeihas to assist efforts and donating support to the Fire Brigade.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Witbooi Legacy Project was launched at Gibeon in the Hardap region to preserve the heritage, values and legacy of the Witbooi family and provide community outreach programmes. The project, founded by Olga Witbooi, Faith Witbooi-Olibile and Petra Peterson, seeks to honour Captain Hendrik Witbooi, a Nama chief who led resistance against German colonial rule and is regarded as one of Namibia's national heroes.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare is visiting Cuba (6–11 August 2026) to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism. Ngurare called for the two countries to move beyond longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic ties and people-to-people exchanges.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Havana for a six-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Namibia and Cuba, proposing cooperation in education, health, youth exchange, water infrastructure, and engineering to advance economic independence beyond their historic political solidarity.
10 August 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the first secretary of Cuba's Young Communist League and encouraged Cuban youth to visit Namibia for business, arts, cultural and educational exchanges. He praised Cuba's historical support for Namibia's liberation and urged both countries' youth to advance economic development.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that while African nations invoke the slogan "A Luta Continua" ("The Struggle Continues") at celebrations and rallies, they often treat it as ceremonial rhetoric rather than as a philosophy for building prosperous, just, and self-reliant nations—the deeper meaning Samora Machel intended when he warned that defeating colonialism would be easier than creating lasting institutional and economic strength.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the 13th Chamber of Mines Mining Expo and Conference, themed "From Dialogue to Delivery: Assessing Progress in Creating Mining-Led Economic Growth and Employment Since NamPPF." The President stated that the mining sector remains one of Namibia's leading economic sectors towards Vision 2030.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the 2026 MTC KasiVibe Festival, themed "Building Opportunities for Namibia's Youth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation," commending founders Willibard and Salmi Shigwedha for creating a platform that empowers young people to showcase entrepreneurial ventures, creative talents, and services.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Health Ministry has announced a nationwide rollout of the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" across health facilities after a 2024 survey found that only 49% of infants aged zero to five months are exclusively breastfed and early weaning onto inadequate foods is driving malnutrition and childhood illness.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia and China have reaffirmed their defence partnership and pledged to deepen military cooperation, capacity building and strategic collaboration, according to remarks made by the Chinese Defence Attaché during celebrations of the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Windhoek. The commitment follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent State visit to China, where both countries agreed to elevate ties to a China-Namibia community with a shared future.
27 July 2026 · New Era →
The United Nations Population Fund reports that 19% of women aged 15–19 in Namibia have begun childbearing, with teenage pregnancy responsible for 12% of female school dropouts. Stakeholders warn that addressing the issue requires coordinated action from government, families, schools, communities and development partners to prevent Namibia from losing its youth dividend.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young Namibians have called for greater support from parents, schools and government during World Population Day 2026 commemoration in Windhoek, saying challenges including teenage pregnancy and mental health struggles are worsened when adults fail to listen to them.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vasilije Boskovic, a Yugoslav engineer who supported Namibian liberation movements from the 1960s onwards and later settled in Namibia, has died on 4 July. His relationship with Namibia began in 1961 when he met Sam Nujoma and worked under Yugoslav President Josip Tito to assist liberation movements, facilitating training and support for Namibian students and PLAN combatants in Yugoslavia.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa have advanced efforts to resolve their long-standing Orange River boundary dispute, with a joint committee of experts' report submitted to the fourth session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the report as an important milestone on a matter unresolved for more than three decades.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →