The Tanzanian CCM delegation has arrived in Namibia for Dr. Sam Nujoma’s state funeral. Led by Secretary-General Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, they will participate in commemorative events starting February 27, leading up to the funeral on March 1, 2025. This visit reflects the historical ties between Namibia and Tanzania, rooted in their shared liberation struggle.
A high-level delegation from Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has arrived in Namibia to participate in the state funeral of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the nation’s founding president. Led by Secretary-General Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, the delegation landed in Windhoek on February 26, 2025, where they were received by Tanzania’s Ambassador to Namibia, Caesar Waitara.
The CCM delegation will take part in a series of commemorative events beginning on February 27, 2025. These ceremonies have been organized by Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party to honor Dr. Nujoma, whose official state funeral is set for March 1, 2025, at Heroes’ Acre cemetery in Windhoek.
Dr. Nchimbi, accompanied by Comrade Rabia Abdalla Hamid, the CCM National Executive Committee Secretary for Politics and International Relations, is expected to attend the national memorial service on February 28, 2025. The close historical ties between Tanzania and Namibia date back to their shared struggle against colonialism and apartheid.
During the 1960s, Dr. Nujoma and several SWAPO leaders sought refuge in Tanzania, where they worked towards the independence of Namibia. The formal establishment of SWAPO as a political entity occurred in Tanzania, culminating in Namibia’s independence in 1990. Dr. Nujoma, who passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95, was recognized as the “Founding Father of the Namibian Nation” by a parliamentary act in 2005.
In summary, the arrival of the Tanzanian CCM delegation in Namibia underscores the significant historical and political ties between the two nations. The state funeral of Dr. Sam Nujoma, scheduled for March 1, 2025, serves as a poignant reminder of his foundational role in Namibia’s journey towards independence. The delegation’s participation in the memorial events reflects the enduring friendship between CCM and SWAPO, dating back to their struggles against oppression and colonial rule.
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