End of an era as Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma is laid to rest

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2025-03-02

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - The casket of Namibia's Founding President Sam Nujoma being taken for burial in the mausoleum at Heroes Acre (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

By Andreas Thomas
WINDHOEK, 02 MAR (NAMPA) – In a profound show of unity and respect, Namibians came out in their thousands to honour their founding president, Sam Nujoma, at his funeral in Windhoek on Saturday.
The state funeral at the Heroes’ Acre marked the end of an era for the revered Statesman, whose steadfast dedication to the liberation of his people from colonial bondage and to the ideals of Pan-Africanism resonated worldwide.
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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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