Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Botswana following the passing of Ambassador Legwaila Joseph Legwaila, describing him as a \u201ctowering diplomat, a son of Africa, and a true friend of Namibia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a message issued on behalf of the Government and people of Namibia, President Nandi-Ndaitwah conveyed condolences to President Duma Gideon Boko, the Government of Botswana, and the bereaved family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said Namibia will always remember Ambassador Legwaila for the pivotal role he played during the country\u2019s transition to independence, particularly in his capacity as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General under the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis calm diplomacy, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to peace helped steer Namibia through one of the most delicate moments in our history, ensuring that our transition to independence was peaceful, just, and credible,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Nandi-Ndaitwah described Ambassador Legwaila\u2019s service as an act of brotherhood and African solidarity. \u201cHe stood with Namibia not as an outsider, but as one of us \u2014 an African devoted to the cause of freedom and human dignity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She further highlighted his close friendship with Namibia\u2019s Founding Prime Minister, the late President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, and Founding Minister of Foreign Affairs, the late Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, noting that these relationships reflected the deep bonds of solidarity that shaped the liberation movements in southern Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a nation, we share in the grief of Botswana and the Legwaila family at the passing of this great son of Africa. His name will forever be etched in the story of Namibia\u2019s freedom and in the enduring friendship between our two nations,\u201d Nandi-Ndaitwah stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She concluded by saying that Ambassador Legwaila\u2019s legacy would continue to inspire future generations \u201cto serve Africa with integrity, humility, and vision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Botswana following the passing of Ambassador Legwaila Joseph Legwaila, describing him as a \u201ctowering diplomat, a son of Africa, and a true friend of Namibia.\u201d In a message issued on behalf of the Government and people of Namibia, President Nandi-Ndaitwah …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":384745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-384744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n