Windhoek Observer

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 5:53:15 AM

OFFICERS ARRESTED: Three police officers, including Deputy Commissioner Rector Sandema (51), Detective Senior Inspector Martin Basson (56), and Detective Senior Inspector Johannes Anghuwo (49), were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Windhoek on 26 February 2025. They are accused of soliciting bribes of N$25,000 from a businesswoman in exchange for assisting in recovering her stolen vehicle. The trio appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Friday and were denied bail. In separate cases, three other individuals, including a school official and a government handyman, were also arrested for corruption Reporter : Hettta-Maria Amutenja Photo: Cotributed

Windhoek Observer

2/28/2025, 4:57:16 PM

IN STATE: The body of Founding President Sam Nujoma will lay in state at Independence Stadium for the public to view. Nujoma will be buried at Heroes Acre tomorrow. Reporter: Julia Heita #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 8:34:29 AM

FROM OSHAKATI: Member of the public Yotham Simasiku travelled almost 800 km from Oshakati for the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma at Heroes Acre. Reporter and Video: Hertta-Maria Amutenja #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 7:36:53 AM

Sam'a Ouli Peni?..Helula epaandela! Video: Julia Heita

Windhoek Observer

2/28/2025, 3:11:58 PM

President Nangolo Mbumba is currently giving his message of condolences at the national memorial service of the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Reporter: Julia Heita #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 8:19:47 AM

TRIBUTE: Walvis Bay Councilor, Donatus Tegako paid his respect to the Founding President, Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre. He also urged the nation to remain united. Reporter&Video: Julia Heita #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 10:04:22 AM

VISION: Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes, speaking at the burial service at Heroes’ Acre, said the country must do its best to live up to the vision of Founding President Sam Nujoma and respect each other regardless of political affiliations. Reporter and video: Hertta-Maria Amutenja #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

3/1/2025, 9:10:31 AM

FINAL SALUTE: The Namibian Defence Force leads the body of Founding President Sam Nujoma into Heroes' Acre, where he will be laid to rest among the nation’s greatest. Reporter and Video: Hertta-Maria Amutenja #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

2/28/2025, 4:09:52 PM

ORPHANED: YouTuber Cleo Bonny, also known as the “African Reading Ambassador,” who promotes reading and literacy in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, says he feels orphaned by the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Bonny is among those attending the national memorial service and he expressed gratitude for finally meeting Nujoma, even under unfortunate circumstances. Reporter & Video: Ester Mbathera #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma

Windhoek Observer

2/28/2025, 2:17:50 PM

CELEBRATING: Zanu-PF leaders joined in celebratory singing during the national memorial service of Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma. Rain interrupted the event for about 30 minutes. Reporter & Video: Ester Mbathera #WindhoekObserver #RIPFFSamNujoma