KATIMA MULILO: As the nation and Government are busy preparing for the final resting of President Hage Geingob this weekend, those Nampa spoke to at Katima Mulilo say since they are unable to travel to Windhoek for the late Statesman’s burial service, they will tune in to all media to follow the proceedings.

Katima resident Trudy Matengu says she has been following the evening memorial services held at Casa Rosalia and the Independence Stadium since day one, via social media.

‘The thought and fact that international guests are flying into our country is a sign that indeed our president is no more. I have decided to follow every process on television and on social media,’ Matengu told Nampa.

Namibia and the international community have been mourning the loss of Hage Geingob since the news broke three weeks ago, and those in the capital, Windhoek have had the privilege to visit and attend evening sessions to mourn together and comfort the family. However, for many outside the capital, the news still sounds s
urreal, according to Nalishebo Kamwi, another resident of Katima Mulilo.

‘I would have loved to travel to Windhoek to attend this big service of our president, but my hands are tied. I just wanted to pay my last respects in person, so that I could get closure, but I will just switch on my TV and be part of the funeral service virtually, that way I will not be left out,’ Kamwi stated.

Silumbu Masasa expressed his appreciation to all media houses that have been broadcasting the memorial services and news updates, noting that Namibia has never lost a president before and updating the nation on everything concerning funeral arrangements is befitting because Geingob was the father of the Namibian House.

Geingob died at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek on 04 February 2024.

He will be buried at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek on Sunday.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency