As Namibia celebrated its liberation icon Dr. Sam Nujoma's birthday on 12 May, people whose lives he touched many years ago keep resurfacing, sharing remarkable moments they once shared with him.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to emulate the legacy of the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, in conserving the environment for future generations.

In remembrance of the late Nujoma, she urged them to make tree planting an annual gesture, as they did today.

The ||Kharas Region participated in the nationwide tree-planting ceremony, marking the birthday of the late statesman since his death in February this year.

The tree-planting ceremony took place at the soon-to-be-inaugurated ||Kharas Regional Council Office Park. 

Oshana Governor Elia Irimari led a tree-planting event at Ondangwa in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, whose wish was to see a greener Namibia and a healthier, cleaner environment.

The Governor of |Khomas Region, Sam Nujoma, has emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping their future through active engagement in decision-making processes.

He made this remark during a youth dialogue on the budget for the 2025/26 financial year that was organised by the Swapo Party.

Namibia's Honorary Consul to Hong Kong, Henry Chan, paid his respect to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and the late Third President Hage Geingob by laying wreaths at their graves at Heroes Acre. 

The Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre, has expressed his sadness during Namibia's first independence celebration without the physical presence of the Founding President Sam Nujoma.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is requesting that the general public share all material produced with regards to the passing and honouring of Founding President Sam Nujoma, including condolences.

Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has thanked Namibians for the manner in which they conducted themselves during the mourning period of the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma.

The death of Founding President on the 8th of February was met with sadness and sorrow in Namibia and beyond.

Condolences streamed in from everywhere and representatives of many international bodies based in Namibia came to the Nujoma residence in Avis to sign the book of condolences.