The former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, died early this morning at the age of 57, after a battle with cancer.

Family and close friends gathered at the Hanse-Himarwa residence in the capital to grieve the death of the renowned politician.

Former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa has died.

Hanse-Himarwa (57) died early this morning at a local hospital, where she was battling stomach cancer.

Some who honour the late Dr. Hage Geingob have described the fallen statesmen as a leader who was decisive and would quickly reprimand those who stepped out of line.