Windhoek Honours Botswana’s Founding President with Street Renaming Ceremony

Windhoek Honours Botswana’s Founding President with Street Renaming Ceremony. Feld Street in Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, has officially been renamed Sir Seretse Khama Street in honour of Botswana’s founding President and one of Southern Africa’s most respected statesmen.

A vibrant renaming ceremony was held yesterday, attended by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Botswana’s President Advocate Duma G. Boko, and former Botswana President Lieutenant General Dr. Seretse Ian Khama, the son of Sir Seretse Khama. The event marked a moment of regional unity and mutual respect between Namibia and Botswana.

In her keynote address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Sir Seretse Khama’s role as a pioneer of democracy and regional cooperation. “His enduring legacy of peace, stability, democracy, and prosperity remains a guiding light for us all amidst the ongoing challenges of nation-building in our region,” she said.

She described Sir Seretse Khama as one of the founding architects of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), whose leadership helped lay the foundation for peace and collaboration across the region. The renaming, she added, stands as a powerful symbol of the deep and lasting friendship between the two nations.

Windhoek Mayor Cllr Ndeshihafela Larandja explained that the decision to rename the street was made following an application by the Maharero Traditional Authority, supported by a Council Resolution and a thorough consultative process.

“The renaming honours not only a great leader but also the strong ties that continue to bind Namibia and Botswana,” Cllr Larandja stated.