… Speaking on behalf of the Nujoma family, Utoni Nujoma, son of the late founding president and former minister, described the tribute as a meaningful honour to his father’s legacy. …
Heita, Nghitumbwa triumph at tribute bonanzaNamibia Minute.
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Son of Founding President Sam Nujoma, attended Heroes' Acre remembrance ceremony for late former presidents.
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… lusivity, peace, and social stability, pillars he continued to strengthen during his presidency from 2015. “Today, we can see farther as a nation because we stand on the shoulders of these two giants,” said Nandi-Ndaitwah.On behalf of the Nujoma family, Nujoma’s eldest son, Utoni …
Nujoma, Geingob legacies in focus… Speaking on behalf of the Nujoma family, Utoni Nujoma said his father’s physical absence continues to be difficult, adding that the past year has been particularly difficult for his mother. …
Dad was an avid reader– Geingob’s daughter… d on the nation to preserve Nujoma and Geingob’s legacies “to ensure a society where every Namibian enjoys dignity, justice and equal opportunities from the abundance this land of ours has to offer.” Legacies In keeping his father’s legacy alive, Nujoma’s eldest son, Utoni Nujoma …
Nujoma, Geingob legacies celebratedThe son of Namibia’s founding president, Utoni Nujoma, paid his homage at the remembrance ceremony held in honour of the late presidents H.E. …
Never Forgotten…… Murangi says at the centre of Travena’s problems was a double allocation of the eight-hectare at Farm Du Plessis. “We opened a liquor outlet in 2000 but then land reform minister Utoni Nujoma declined to renew the licence expired in 2016 because it was not agriculture-related. …
Travena Dairies to close Windhoek distribution outlets- March 2025
… She is close to former police chief-turned-Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga and minister of labour, industrial relations and employment creation Utoni Nujoma, as well as other senior figures in the police and Swapo. …
Stina Wu probed for smuggling seal genitals- February 2025
… Utoni Nujoma, minister of labour, industrial relations and employment creation. This is extracted from a family tribute given at a memorial service in honour of his father, Sam Nujoma, the first president of independent Namibia.
Comrade President Was Our Beloved FatherFounding president Sam Nujoma’s son and labour minister, Utoni Nujoma, says the past six months have been difficult for his family. …
It has been difficult for our family – Utoni Nujoma… mentorship and support, the MMCT and I were able to raise millions of Namibia dollars for community support and education, initiating thousands of projects throughout Namibia,” McLean says. “I convey my sincere condolences to the founding first lady, Kovambo Nujoma, Utoni Nujoma …
Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen
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Boxing academy hosts tribute event with 12 bouts
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The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy hosted a boxing bonanza tribute to Sam Nujoma, featuring 12 bouts. Notable victories included Joy Nangolo's unanimous decision over South Africa's Rofhiwa Nemushungwa, Harry Simon Jr's sixth-round win against Zimbabwe's Freeman Mabongwe for the international welterweight title, and Mateus Heita's successful WBO Africa featherweight title defence against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi.
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Boxing academy hosts tribute event with 12 bouts
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy hosted a boxing bonanza tribute to Sam Nujoma, featuring 12 bouts. Notable victories included Joy Nangolo's unanimous decision over South Africa's Rofhiwa Nemushungwa, Harry Simon Jr's sixth-round win against Zimbabwe's Freeman Mabongwe for the international welterweight title, and Mateus Heita's successful WBO Africa featherweight title defence against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi.
9 hours ago · New Era →
Tuesday 10 February
Namibians honour legacies of Nujoma and Geingob
Politicians, executives and community members gathered at Heroes' Acre to lay wreaths and reflect on the contributions of Founding President Sam Nujoma and former president Hage Geingob, both lost in February in consecutive years. Speakers emphasised their roles in Namibia's independence struggle and post-independence development, calling for renewed national unity and recommitment to their ideals of justice, reconciliation and inclusive governance.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 9 February
Geingob valued reading to strengthen leadership abilities
At a Heroes' Acre remembrance ceremony, Geingob's daughter Nangula Geingos honoured her late father, noting he believed reading was essential for better leadership and making informed decisions. Attendees, including President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Geingob's widow, described him and Sam Nujoma as pillars of unity and founding giants who shaped Namibia's constitution and democratic institutions.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia commemorates Nujoma and Geingob legacies at Heroes Acre
The nation gathered at Heroes Acre in Windhoek for a candlelight event honouring the lives and legacies of Founding President Sam Nujoma and late President Hage Geingob, who died in February 2024 and February 2025 respectively. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and family members urged the youth to carry forward the leaders' work on economic emancipation and nation-building.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 7 February
Son of founding president pays homage at Heroes' Acre ceremony
Utoni Nujoma attended a remembrance ceremony at Heroes' Acre honouring the late former presidents Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 4 February
Travena Dairies closes Windhoek outlets amid unsustainable operations
Indigenous milk producer Travena Dairies will close its four Windhoek distribution outlets this month due to unsustainable operations, eliminating at least 20 jobs. The company faces challenges including land tenure insecurity, escalating costs, and loss of government school milk contracts when the government switched to imported powdered milk in 2022.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →