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Mnangagwa set to honour Sam Nujoma at burial
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ADC Chairman and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to arrive in Namibia on Friday to attend the burial of the country's founding father and revered liberation struggle icon, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The veteran revolutionary leader passed away at the age of 95 on February 8 in a Windhoek hospital, leaving behind a lasting legacy celebrated both in Namibia and across the region.
A memorial service honoring the late Dr. Nujoma will take place at the Independence Stadium on Friday, where President Mnangagwa is expected to be among the key speakers. The burial will follow the next day at Namibia's National Heroes' Acre in Windhoek.
Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, highlighted that President Mnangagwa's visit underscores the strong and historic bilateral ties between Zimbabwe and Namibia, which date back to their respective struggles for independence.
"The President's visit speaks to the deep relationship that exists between the two countries, a relationship rooted in the struggle for freedom that delivered the free and independent Namibia we have today, as well as the free and independent Zimbabwe we have today," Ambassador Chaurura said.
She emphasized that beyond politics, the two nations share extensive government-level collaboration. "It reflects the depth of our cooperation, which extends beyond politics to government-level collaboration. It is, therefore, significant that the President is coming to join the Namibian nation at the memorial service on 28 February, which will be followed by the burial on 1 March."
Dr. Nujoma's passing is a profound loss for the Namibian people, particularly as it comes just a year after the death of the country's third President, Hage Geingob.
"You can feel it; you could tell from the way the news was received that it was profound, especially considering that President Nujoma was not only a former President but the founding father of Namibia," said Ambassador Chaurura.
"It is no wonder he has also been declared the Father of the Namibian Nation. It has been a very difficult time for the people of Namibia, but the prevailing sentiment is that of continuing the struggle started by the late founding father. The people are determined not to betray the spirit of liberation ignited during the fight for independence."
Looking ahead, Zimbabwe is keen on strengthening its already solid bilateral relations with Namibia, leveraging historical ties to enhance economic and trade cooperation.
"Our cooperation with Namibia is strong, but we are working hard to ensure that we fully leverage our solid bilateral relations to enhance business and trade cooperation," said Ambassador Chaurura.
"We still have much work to do to achieve that goal, and we are grateful that Namibia has provided Zimbabwe with a dry port. This will help us realize our vision for regional integration, boosting trade and economic relations between the two countries and across the SADC region."
President Mnangagwa's presence at Dr. Nujoma's burial reaffirms the enduring solidarity between Zimbabwe and Namibia, reflecting their shared history and continued cooperation in shaping a prosperous and integrated Southern African region.
A memorial service honoring the late Dr. Nujoma will take place at the Independence Stadium on Friday, where President Mnangagwa is expected to be among the key speakers. The burial will follow the next day at Namibia's National Heroes' Acre in Windhoek.
Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, highlighted that President Mnangagwa's visit underscores the strong and historic bilateral ties between Zimbabwe and Namibia, which date back to their respective struggles for independence.
"The President's visit speaks to the deep relationship that exists between the two countries, a relationship rooted in the struggle for freedom that delivered the free and independent Namibia we have today, as well as the free and independent Zimbabwe we have today," Ambassador Chaurura said.
She emphasized that beyond politics, the two nations share extensive government-level collaboration. "It reflects the depth of our cooperation, which extends beyond politics to government-level collaboration. It is, therefore, significant that the President is coming to join the Namibian nation at the memorial service on 28 February, which will be followed by the burial on 1 March."
Dr. Nujoma's passing is a profound loss for the Namibian people, particularly as it comes just a year after the death of the country's third President, Hage Geingob.
"You can feel it; you could tell from the way the news was received that it was profound, especially considering that President Nujoma was not only a former President but the founding father of Namibia," said Ambassador Chaurura.
"It is no wonder he has also been declared the Father of the Namibian Nation. It has been a very difficult time for the people of Namibia, but the prevailing sentiment is that of continuing the struggle started by the late founding father. The people are determined not to betray the spirit of liberation ignited during the fight for independence."
Looking ahead, Zimbabwe is keen on strengthening its already solid bilateral relations with Namibia, leveraging historical ties to enhance economic and trade cooperation.
"Our cooperation with Namibia is strong, but we are working hard to ensure that we fully leverage our solid bilateral relations to enhance business and trade cooperation," said Ambassador Chaurura.
"We still have much work to do to achieve that goal, and we are grateful that Namibia has provided Zimbabwe with a dry port. This will help us realize our vision for regional integration, boosting trade and economic relations between the two countries and across the SADC region."
President Mnangagwa's presence at Dr. Nujoma's burial reaffirms the enduring solidarity between Zimbabwe and Namibia, reflecting their shared history and continued cooperation in shaping a prosperous and integrated Southern African region.
Source - The Herald
