Namibia’s recently sworn-in President Nangolo Mbumba has proclaimed a period of national mourning to pay tribute to his late predecessor, President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.
Commencing on Monday, the national mourning will extend until the day of Geingob’s yet-to-be-scheduled funeral, as conveyed by ICT Minister Peya Mushelenga in a public broadcast.
“The president has constituted a committee chaired by the prime minister, which is making arrangements for the funeral. This committee, when arrangements are made and are finalised, it will make announcements,” Mr Mushelenga said.
All national flags in Namibia and its foreign diplomatic missions will be flown at half-mast until the late president’s funeral.
The government has denied reports that schools will close during this time.
