Namibia mourns Activist Jacob Hamutenya

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Namibians are mourning a youth activist and agriculturalist, Jacob Hamutenya (36), who died in a fatal car accident on Sunday.

Hamutenya and another passenger died at the scene, while the female passenger succumbed to injuries at the hospital.

Father of Namibian Nation laid to rest

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After three weeks of mourning, which included regional memorials with the remains of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibians, joined by international dignitaries including Heads of State, laid the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, to rest at the Heroes' Acre.

Crowds to gather early to honour Nujoma Procession

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At the corner of Sam Nujoma Road and Robert Mugabe Avenue, public members came as early as 7 AM, waiting for the procession, singing hymns and political songs.

At Moses ||Garoëb Drive, the nbc News team caught up with the children of the late ||Garoëb, another liberation hero.

Security forces rehearse for Founding President’s state funeral

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As the state funeral of the late Founding President approaches, security forces are conducting a full-scale rehearsal to ensure a smooth and flawless procession in the capital city.

The convoy, scheduled for this Thursday, is being organized for the return of Dr. Nujoma's remains from the regions.

Filmmakers urge preservation of Sam Nujoma's legacy through storytelling

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Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma's legacy should be kept alive through storytelling and the preservation of culture.

These sentiments were shared by two veterans of the local creative industry during the Founding President's remembrance interviews with the nbc.

Namibia to set agenda on women, peace and security

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The Cabinet endorsed a decision that the government consider hosting an event to signify Namibia's firm commitment to the future of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

The event is expected to feature international and national stakeholders.

Nujoma remembered as a family-oriented leader

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A cousin to the late President Sam Nujoma remembers him as a family-orientated man who not only looked out for the nation but for his family as well. 

nbc News sat down with 71-year-old Christina Kavezembi-Kondombolo at the family house in Katutura.

Namibia marks 35 years since constitution adoption

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Today marks 35 years since the adoption of the Constitution of Namibia.

The late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma led the independent Namibia under the new constitution.