Namibia: Moratorium on state funerals eroded by exceptions – News

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Published on 2025-08-18 17:00:00

Political analysts say the credibility of the moratorium on state funerals has been eroded due to exceptions allowed without clear transparency and justification.

This comes after president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last week accorded late defence force retired chief Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala a state funeral and national hero recognition.

The moratorium was enforced on 4 July until March 2026 to review the criteria. However, the Constitution allows the president to retain such…

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