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Namibia: Lavish state funerals face scrutiny amid rising public criticism – News

Namibia: Lavish state funerals face scrutiny amid rising public criticism – News

Africa Links 24 with Eliaser Ndeyanale
Published on 2025-05-14 17:00:00

The government is currently reviewing the cost and criteria of state-funded funerals, following public concerns over spending, fairness, and the possible misuse of resources.

Minister of defence and veterans affairs Frans Kapofi this week revealed this after the family of former Swapo parliamentarian Isai Kapenambili complained that the government failed to accord him a state-funded funeral.

Kapofi, however, said Kapenambili is not the only veteran who has not been granted this…

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