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Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined mourners to honour the life of the late businessman and community pillar John Savva. In an emotional tribute, Ndaitwah said the nation was mourning \u201ca beloved husband, father, esteemed businessman, comrade, and friend to all\u201d \u2014 a man who gave selflessly to the community that became his home. Savva passed away on 11 October 2025, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire across Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sombre yet deeply moving atmosphere filled the Jan Wilken Indoor Complex in Walvis Bay, where hundreds of mourners gathered as Nandi-Ndaitwah described Savva as \u201ca visionary entrepreneur, a generous soul, and a loyal friend of Namibia whose life embodied integrity, humility, and compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The President reflected on Savva\u2019s remarkable journey from his Mediterranean homeland to Namibia, saying he arrived \u201cdriven by courage, ambition, and a dream to live a life of shared purpose and prosperity with Namibians.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGuided by values of integrity, humility and compassion, Comrade Savva transformed his initial challenges into stepping stones of success,\u201d she said, describing him as a man whose achievements were \u201cequalled only by his humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savva\u2019s generosity, she added, was quiet but profound. \u201cHe was known for being generous without being noisy about it \u2014 reminding us that not all good deeds must be publicised. He helped in good faith and respected people\u2019s dignity,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a businessman, Savva played a central role in shaping Walvis Bay\u2019s economy, with ventures across multiple sectors \u2014 particularly tourism \u2014 and through his long-standing leadership in the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), where he served for 25 years, including 20 as president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWalvis Bay cannot be mentioned without recalling his impact,\u201d Nandi-Ndaitwah said. \u201cHe was part of the town\u2019s soul, its heartbeat, helping shape Walvis Bay into the thriving hub we know today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also highlighted his commitment to empowering Namibian youth, saying Savva believed \u201csuccess is not about having more, but being more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savva further served as Honorary Consul for Cyprus and Greece in Namibia for nearly 25 years, fostering relations between nations. The President described him as \u201ca proud Cypriot and a proud Namibian \u2014 a bridge between two worlds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ndaitwah paid special tribute to Savva\u2019s wife, Roulla, and their family, urging the public to stand with them during this difficult time. \u201cMeme Roulla was always by his side, and we must continue to support her as she starts a new life without her dear husband and closest friend,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lifelong supporter of the SWAPO Party, Savva believed deeply in Namibia\u2019s unity and independence. His late son, Yianni Savva, was instrumental in the 2010 regional and local elections campaign that secured SWAPO\u2019s victory in Walvis Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President revealed that before his passing, Savva had once again pledged to assist with the 2025 campaign, offering strategic guidance to help reclaim Walvis Bay leadership. \u201cIt has always been his wish for Walvis Bay to become the biggest city. Let us honour him by realising his dream,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her closing remarks, President Nandi-Ndaitwah described Savva as \u201ca great economic hero and friend of our nation,\u201d adding that his legacy lives on \u201cnot only in the landmarks he built but in the countless lives he touched.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBe humble, be yourself, and recognise everybody around you \u2014 that was his timeless wisdom,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Namibia, the SWAPO Party, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Roulla Savva, their children Despo and Georgia, the bereaved family, and the Cypriot and Greek communities,\u201d the President concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMay the soul of the late Comrade John Savva rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy continue to light our path as a nation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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