The Government has announced a change in the dates for the memorial and funeral services for the late President Hage Geingob.

The former Swanu President and veteran politician, Dr. Rihupisa Kandando, was buried at Omitivine village in Aminuis constituency over the weekend.

Dr. Kandando died on the 23rd of December, aged 60. He was accorded an official
funeral by President Hage Godfried Geingob.

Marginalised communities living in Bwabwata National Park say they are finding it difficult to bury their dead, largely due to bureaucratic processes.
   

Former Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) Board Chairperson Uazuva Kaumbi was buried on Saturday at his home village, Otjiwapeke, in the Daures Constituency.

Survived by his wife and six children, Kaumbi wore many hats owing to his vast knowledge and expertise.

Namibians paid their last respects as they bid farewell to the late Ambassador Hadino Hishongwa, who was buried this morning at Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena Region.

Speaker after speaker described the diplomat Hishongwa as one who served with commitment to the advancement of Namibia.

Hundreds of mourners gathered at Gammams Cemetery in the capital for the burial of liberation stalwart Polykarpus Nghoshi Kaukungua.

Kaukungua, who was conferred a state funeral, died on the 20th of August, aged 91.

Former Otjinene regional councillor Adolphus Kangootui was buried over the weekend at Ozombuzovindimba, a cultural heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency of Omaheke Region.

The 68-year-old Kangootui was accorded an official funeral by President Hage Geingob.

The late Otjiwarongo businessman Theo Borstlap will be buried on the 23rd of this month in Otjiwarongo.

The late Otjiwarongo businessman and philanthropist, Theo Borstlap, will be buried in Otjiwarongo next Friday, June 23.

The memorial service will be held at Paresis Stadium at 10:00, while the burial service will be at the Otjiwarongo cemetery later in the afternoon.

President Hage Geingob described the late Nahas Mukwaita Ndevahoma as a community activist for social change, a passionate educator, and a patriot who dedicated his life to the liberation of Namibia.