President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has accorded a special funeral to the late former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba in recognition of her service to the nation and contribution to Namibia's social and national development.

Announcing funeral arrangements, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus said the memorial service will take place on the 30th of October, while the funeral service is scheduled for the 31st of October, at Okangudi Village in the Ohangwena Region.

"The Office of the President, through the Secretary to Cabinet, will coordinate the necessary logistical, administrative, protocol and inter-institutional arrangements for the memorial and funeral services in consultation with the bereaved family and all relevant stakeholders. The relevant government offices, ministries and agencies; the Office of the Former President; regional and local authorities; and other stakeholders will work together to ensure the dignified and orderly execution of the programme, including arrangements relating to transport, security, medical services, ceremonial protocol and other logistical requirements."

The government has called on Namibians to honour Pohamba's memory and legacy.

Further details on the programme and public participation will be announced in due course.