Former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Speaker of the National Assembly, Theo-Ben Gurirab has been buried at the Heroes Acre. Gurirab died last Saturday in Windhoek. He was 80.

Traditional authorities in the Zambezi Region denounced the activities of the Caprivi Concerned Group (CCG). Traditional authorities who distanced themselves from the activities of the CCG are Mafwe, Mashi and Mayeyi.

Inhabitants of the Kavango East Region have raised concerns over alleged inequalities and unfairness in the administration of communal land in the region. They said this during the regional land consultation meeting in Rundu, in preparation for the upcoming second National Land Conference slated for October.

Opening the regional land consultation meeting in Rundu, Kavango East Governor Samuel Mbambo called for honest discourse on the land question.

Namibia’s Founding and Former Presidents addressed the mourners at Theo-Ben Gurirab’s memorial at Parliament Gardens on Friday. Given the role that the late Gurirab played in the liberation struggle, the two statemen reiterated their call to the youth: To emulate his example and put the nation’s interests first.

Foreign dignitaries paid tribute to the man many have described as a diplomat-par excellence. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres’ message was read by the UN Acting Resident Coordinator in Namibia, Rachel Odede.

Namibians owe it to the late Theo-Ben Gurirab to deal with the land ownership question in a tolerant manner. This was said by President Hage Geingob during the memorial service held in honour of the late Gurirab.

A number of speakers also paid tribute to late Gurirab at a family memorial service held at the Inner City Lutheran Church. The Namibia Association of Former Ambassadors (NAFA) says Gurirab was the rise of Namibian diplomacy, a leader of campaigns that saw the country attained independence.

Oshakati Town Council has completed the servicing of 270 erven in Extension 16. The council has invested N$70 million into the project of which N$50 million was sourced from the Development Bank of Namibia. Oshakati town council Chief Executive Officer Werner Iita says, despite financial constraints, the council was able to fully service the plots.

Residents of the //Karas Region have joined the rest of the nation in paying tribute to the late Theo-Ben Gurirab. The Swapo party regional leadership, the Office of the Governor and the //Karas Regional Council held a joint memorial service in honour of the late Gurirab, a diplomat of note.