Namibians flock to Heroes Acre to bid Nujoma farewell

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2025-03-01

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians from all walks of life are gathered at Heroes Acre for the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa)

WINDHOEK, 01 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibians from across the country have travelled to Windhoek to pay their last respects to Founding President, Sam Nujoma, who will be laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Saturday.
Linus Flavianu told Nampa he woke up at 04h00 to drive to Heroes Acre with his family as he said it is very important to them to pay their last respects.
“This day is quite significant to me because the Founding President is the person who sacri...

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arriving at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek for the burial of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians from all walks of life are gathered at Heroes Acre for the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa)

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo pictured at Heroes Acre ahead of the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians have flocked to Heroes’ Acre to witness the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba paying his last respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma during Friday's memorial service. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Angolan President Joao Lourenco pictured during the memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma on Friday. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba pictured during Founding President Sam Nujoma's memorial service on Friday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa pays homage to Namibia's Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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