President Hage Geingob says the contribution of the late Susan Nghidinwa, the first black Mayor of Tsumeb, towards the independence and advancement of women will never be forgotten.

Dr Geingob said this in his message of condolences to the family of the late Nghidinwa.

The memorial service for the first black mayor of Tsumeb, Susan Nghidinwa, will be held on Wednesday at the Inner City Lutheran congregation in Windhoek.

Nghidinua died last week, aged 85.