MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MADAME PENEHUPIFO POHAMBA - 28 October 2026

Memorial service in honour of former First Lady Penehupifo Hashondalindishi Pohamba, who died on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the age of 78. The memorial service is being held at the Odibo St Mary’s Anglican Parish in the Ohangwena Region A trained nurse, midwife and veteran of the liberation struggle, Pohamba served as Namibia’s second First Lady from 2005 to 2015, alongside her husband, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba. During and after her tenure, she was widely recognised for her advocacy for maternal and child healthcare, HIV/AIDS awareness, and the empowerment of women and vulnerable communities.