Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has declared a mourning period in honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma, who passed away on Saturday evening.

As the country mourns the passing of the Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, church leaders keep him and his family in their prayers, reminding churchgoers of the significant role he played during the liberation struggle and after Namibia's independence.

A registered nurse, who is stationed at Etunda Farm Clinic, Josephine Namupala, has vowed to continue serving the health and education legacy of Founding President, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who passed away early this morning.

President Nangolo Mbumba says that in honouring Namibia's constitutional legacy and entrenching its future, Namibians draw inspiration from Founding President Sam Nujoma, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the late President Hage Geingob.

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Youth Wing has called for a reflection on the legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, emphasising the need to fulfil the uncompleted promises of liberation.

The death of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia's inaugural president and a central figure in the country's liberation struggle from apartheid South Africa, has occasioned heartfelt tributes from leaders across Africa and the globe.

Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia's Founding President and Father of the Nation, has received numerous prestigious international honours and awards in recognition of his enduring legacy.

During his lifetime, the late President Sam Nujoma gave many speeches, the most powerful and historical one being his maiden speech on the eve of 21 March 1990.

President Sam Nujoma heroically marshalled the Namibian people during the darkest hours of our liberation struggle until the attainment of freedom and independence from Apartheid South Africa on the 21st of March 1990.