After Namibia's independence on March 21, 1990, the Apartheid South African government refused to relinquish control over Walvis Bay.

The harbour town, even after the lowering of the Apartheid regime's flag, was administered by the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Four years later, in 1994, a deal was struck following negotiations between the new ANC-led government in South Africa and Namibia, and this saw the successful and peaceful re-integration of Walvis Bay on February 28, 1994.

President Nangolo Mbumba has vowed to serve all the people of Namibia with the utmost dedication and commitment. He undertakes to continue building on the excellent foundation established by Presidents Sam Nujoma, Hifikepunye Pohamba, and Geingob.

Mbumba said it’s poignant and reassuring that in a time of such heavy loss, the nation remains calm and united. Geingob, whom he referred to as the chief architect of the Namibian constitution, was a distinguished leader. He urged Namibians to remain united.

The City of Windhoek has again postponed a meeting to elect two additional management committee members.

The meeting, scheduled for earlier Thursday afternoon, was postponed because there were no nominations for the two management committee members.

The meeting will now happen on February 8.

Last year, the City of Windhoek only managed to elect three management committee members out of the constituting five.

All three members are from the Swapo Party, following an unexpected coalition between Swapo and Nudo.