“He once gave up his room for me while he went to spend the night at his mother’s house, then returned the next morning with a helicopter to fetch me. He was really my chommie.”

Retired Zambian journalist, Villie Lombanya, who at one point plied as the late Dr Sam Nujoma's driver has extolled the Founding President of Namibia.

Kavango East Governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo says the region is ready to host its regional memorial service in honour of the late Founding President on Saturday. 

When the nbc News team visited the Rundu Sports Stadium on Friday, various people were getting the venue ready for this weekend’s proceedings. 

The death of the Founding President has triggered a nationwide outpouring of grief.   

The nbc News team took to the streets of Mariental in the Hardap Region to gauge residents' thoughts on the passing of the late Dr. Sam Nujoma.

The United Nations has hosted a special commemorative ceremony in honour of the late Founding President of Namibia, Dr Sam Nujoma, at its New York headquarters.

Spiritual leaders from different church denominations in Keetmanshoop, joined by congregants, hosted a memorial service in remembrance of the late Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma.

A memorial service in honour of the late Namibian leader was held at the Namibia High Commission in Accra, Ghana, to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia.

Chief Glony Arnold of the !Kung Traditional Authority has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Namibia’s Founding President, reflecting on his impact on the San community and the nation as a whole.

Namibia's Embassy to the USA will hold a memorial service to honour the life and legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma on the 24th of February.

This was announced by Ambassador Margareth Mensah-Williams, who also extended condolences to the Nujoma family and Namibians at large.

Mourners showed up in large numbers for a candlelight ceremony held in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Kavango East Governor's Office, despite the drizzle.