NBC broadcast times for the memorial and burial services of the late Theo-Ben Gurirab

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Hundreds of mourners gathered for a memorial service, to pay tribute to struggle icon and veteran diplomat Theo-Ben Gurirab, at his home town Usakos, in the Erongo Region, Wednesday afternoon.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) says it is saddened by the death of Gurirab who was a former president of the organisation. The late Gurirab was the IPU President from 2008 to 2011.

The Minister of land Reform, Utoni Nujoma and retired Commissioner for Refugees, Nkrumah Mushelenga also paid tribute to the late Theo-Ben Gurirab. Mushelenga and Nujoma have described late Gurirab a fearless political commander, a strategist and a incorruptible politician .

Members of Namibia’s diplomatic corps say the late Theo-Ben Gurirab was a ‘go-to-person’ and his contribution towards promoting international relations will be missed. Diplomats have added their voice to the host of tributes pouring in honour of Gurirab.