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 President has conferred an official funeral on Nghidinwa.

Family, friends, and comrades gathered at Inner City Lutheran Congregation in Windhoek to pay their respects to the first black Mayor of Tsumeb Municipality. 

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.

The late Nghidinwa served in various capacities, both in the public and private sectors, with some posts served outside of Namibia's borders until her retirement 20 years ago.

She was born in Eenhana 85 years ago and completed her lower and secondary education at Eenhana, Omundaungilo, and Engela.