By Lily Kampani in Windhoek, Namibia:
Vice president Michael Usi has arrived in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia Thursday, through Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Usi is set to attend the memorial and state funeral services of the former president and founding father of the nation, Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma who died on 8th February 2025.
Upon arrival, the Vice president was welcomed by the Attorney General of Namibia, Festus Mbandeka , Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, Janet Banda, Malawi High Commissioner to South Africa Stella Chiripo Hauya Ndau and Secretary to the Vice Presidents office, Luckie Sikwese.
The Vice president will join mourners in Namibia who have gathered to pay homage to the legacy of the freedom fighter who led his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and later served as it’s 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 28 February at the Independence Stadium while the burial service will take place at the Heroes Acre monument on Saturday, 1 March.
