Pohamba pays tribute to late wife Penehupifo at Okanghudi
It was a scorching Friday at the Pohamba family homestead at Okanghudi village in the Ohangwena region. Beneath six large white marquees and the spreading branches of jackalberry trees, mourners, many dressed in black, gathered in large numbers to pay tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba. As temperatures soared, some attendees turned their memorial programmes into makeshift fans to cool themselves. Elders, young people, pupils, political leaders and community members braved the heat. Penehupifo died in Windhoek at the age of 78 on 17 October. A white hearse carrying her casket drew attention as it arrived at Olupale la