Okanghudi:Windhoek President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has granted a special funeral to the late former First Lady Penehupifo Hashokwalindishi Pohamba, acknowledging her significant contributions to Namibia's social and national development.
According to NAMPA, the announcement was made by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on behalf of the Head of State. Pohamba, who served as Namibia's second First Lady from 2005 to 2015, passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 78.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 30, followed by the funeral service on Saturday, October 31. Both events will be held at her home village of Okanghudi in the Ohangwena Region. The Office of the President, through the Secretary to the Cabinet, is overseeing logistical, administrative, protocol, and inter-institutional arrangements in collaboration with the bereaved family and relevant stakeholders.
Theofelus emphasized the coordination of relevant government ministries, agencies, the Office of the Former President, as well as regional and local authorities to ensure a dignified and orderly process. This includes arrangements for transport, security, medical services, and ceremonial protocols. She also urged all Namibians to honor Pohamba's memory and legacy and to support the bereaved family during this mourning period.
Further details about the program and public participation will be communicated in due course, as stated by the ministry.