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.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Luanda to attend and co-chair the inaugural Bi-National Commission with Angola.

Namibia is faced with a severe drought again this year, affecting both humans and livestock.

It is against this background that Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is calling on Namibians to work together with the government to manage and mitigate the effects of drought.