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.