Indonesia has expressed solidarity with Namibia, following the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma.

Its Ambassador, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, conveyed the message of solidarity to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.

Last night, the first official memorial service for Dr. Sam Nujoma took place at his home in Windhoek. Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor his remarkable life and contributions to Namibia.

Freedom fighter Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma also valued his spirituality.

Bishop Emeritus Johannes Sindano, a church elder, spoke to nbc news about how Nujoma's faith impacted his fellow soldiers. 

The former Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Lucia Basson, has called on the Namibian nation to unite in honouring Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma's legacy of fostering peace, unity and stability in the country.

Namibia's former representative to South Africa, Joshua  ||Hoëbeb, recalled the belief the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, had in the capabilities of every Swapo leader in the process of nation-building.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, described the loss of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, as a heavy blow to the nation.

South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki has hailed the fundamental role of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in defining relations between the two countries, remembering him as a straight-talker.

Namibia's former First Lady, Penexupifo Pohamba, has thanked the late Dr. Nujoma for his contribution and unparalleled leadership skills that have brought Namibia to where it is.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says he was not surprised at the passing of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma, recalling a recent hospital visit where Nujoma's health appeared frail.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has described the death of Namibia’s founding president, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, as a profound loss for the nation. Muha made these remarks during a candle-lighting ceremony held in honor of Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, at the National Council.