The funeral service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba was held today at Okanghudi Village in the Ohangwena Region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined mourners in paying their final respects to the late Pohamba, who died at the age of 78.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the late former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba as a compassionate, dedicated, humble and patient woman who served the nation with distinction.
A sombre atmosphere engulfed the Pohamba homestead at Ohangwena Region's Okanghudi Village as former President Hifikepunye Pohamba returned home on Sunday following the death of his wife, former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, last week.
The National Assembly has observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Penehupifo Pohamba.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, described the former first lady as a freedom fighter, health worker and servant to the people of Namibia.
Namibia continues to mourn the passing of its second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who died on 17 October. She is remembered for her dedication to maternal and child healthcare, the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, and the empowerment of women and rural communities.
Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba has died.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her condolences to former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, the bereaved family and the nation.
The Nujoma family and friends celebrated the life of former First Lady Kovambo Nujoma as she marked her 93rd birthday.
The public continues to pay their respect and sign the book of condolence at the Nujoma residence.
People who travelled from other towns are among those paying their respects.
The family of the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, travelled from as far as Epukiro and Otjinene to pay their respects.
Namibia's former First Lady, Penexupifo Pohamba, has thanked the late Dr. Nujoma for his contribution and unparalleled leadership skills that have brought Namibia to where it is.
The atmosphere was sombre as people signed the book of condolence and offered their sympathy and tributes to the former First Lady and children at the Geingob residence.
