{"id":100537,"date":"2026-04-08T15:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/president-visits-uerikua-family-parliament-pays-tribute"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:25:40","slug":"president-visits-uerikua-family-parliament-pays-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/president-visits-uerikua-family-parliament-pays-tribute","title":{"rendered":"President Visits Uerikua Family Parliament Pays Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>HONOURING UERIKUA: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Katutura residence of the late Member of Parliament, James Unomasa Uerikua, and his son, Venturo Uerikua, to convey condolences to their family following their deaths over the Easter weekend. She described the loss as a profound shock and remembered Uerikua as a promising leader who inspired hope. Meanwhile, Members and staff of the National Assembly gathered at the Parliament courtyard to pay tribute, reflecting on his legacy and contribution to the nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. HONOURING UERIKUA: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Katutura residence of the late Member of Parliament, James Unomasa Uerikua, and his son, Venturo Uerikua, to convey condolences to their family following their deaths over the Easter weekend. 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