… Dumeni said Nujoma’s mother had been assaulted by apartheid forces at Etunda while they were looking for Nujoma. “I sent her with a nurse, Nuusita Amakutuwa, who is now married to Utoni Nujoma,” the bishop said. …
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Son of Founding President Sam Nujoma, attended Heroes' Acre remembrance ceremony for late former presidents.
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- February 2025
… Katjavivi said this in a condolence letter addressed to Utoni Nujoma, the son of the founding president. …
Katjavivi remembers Nujoma as a forthright leader… On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Namibia, I convey my sincere condolences to the founding first lady of the Republic of Namibia, madame Kovambo Nujoma, honorable Utoni Nujoma, the children, as well as the entire Nujoma and Kondombolo family. …
Namibia’s ‘foundations shaken’ as founding president, Sam Nujoma, dies- January 2025
… However, Nujoma’s son, minister of labour, industrial realtions and employment creation Utoni Nujoma, on Thursday confirmed that his father was hospitalised, but said he was in a stable condition. …
State House mum on founding president Nujoma's health… This was confirmed by his son, Utoni Nujoma, on Thursday evening. “Yes, it is true, my father has been admitted, but his personal doctor said he is improving and that’s all I can say at this moment,” he said. …
Founding president hospitalised, but stable – family- October 2024
… Urban and rural development minister Erastus Utoni did not respond to questions sent to him yesterday regarding whether procedures were followed in the renaming of the streets after the politician. …
Swapo says ‘Swartbooi streets’ were not approved; LPM lauds leader’s contribution to development- October 2023
… 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. …
Give Football a Chance to ThriveThe 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. …
Fire Nujoma, Build One Namibia- November 2018
… TN: What is your relationship with land reform minister Utoni Nujoma? SW: Minister Nujoma is a very good friend of mine, and that is it. …
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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.
10 hours ago · New Era →
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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.
10 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 →