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October 2023
The Namibian
Utoni Nujomamadetribalistic comments in parliament that Aawambo were hardworking and other tribes lazy
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“Unsurprisingly, Rukoro tried to justify his remarks as a response to labour minister Utoni Nujoma's recent tribalistic comments in parliament that Aawambo were hardworking and that other tribes were lazy.”
Labour minister Utoni Nujomaexhibitedcrass tribalism in parliament
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“The crass tribalism that labour minister Utoni Nujoma shamelessly exhibited in parliament is final proof, if any was needed, that he was never fit to be a Namibian leader.”
Nujomamadeignorant remarks that Aawambo are hardworking compared to people in southern Namibia who are too lazy
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“Nujoma's ignorant remarks that Aawambo are hardworking compared to people in southern Namibia who "are too lazy" exposes underlying reasons why tribal division has increased since independence.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.