By Lily Kampani
Windhoek, Namibia, February 27, Mana: Vice President Dr. Michael Usi arrived in the Republic of Namibia, Windhoek on Thursday through Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Usi is set to attend the memorial and state funeral services of the late former president and founding father of the nation, Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma, who passed away on 8 February, 2025 at the age of 95.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Vice President was welcomed by the Attorney General of Namibia, Festus Mbendeka, Deputy SPC, Dr. Janet Banda, High Commissioner of Malawi to South Africa, Her Excellency Stella Chiripo Hauya Ndau and Secretary to the Vice President of Malawi, Dr Luckie Sikwese.
The Vice president will join mourners from across the nation and worldwide to pay homage to the legacy of the freedom fighter who led his country to independence and later served as its first president for 15 years.
Usi described Nujoma as a true African legend, adding that he feels honoured to represent Malawi at the funeral.
Nujoma's memorial service will be held on Friday, 28th February at the Independence stadium while the burial service will take place at the Heroes Acre monument on Saturday, 1 March, 2025.
