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Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies

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2026-10-18
WINDHOEK - Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed away on 17 October 2026. (Photo: Contributed) WINDHOEK - Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed away on 17 October 2026. (Photo: Contributed)
WINDHOEK, 18 OCT (NAMPA)- Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba has died.
A family member informed Nampa that Pohamba died Saturday night at the age of 78.
Pohamba was the wife of Namibia’s second president, Hifikepunye Pohamba. She was born at Okatale in Okatale, Ohangwena Region, and is survived by her husband and five children.
During her tenure as First Lady between 2005 and 2015, Pohamba advocated for the empowerment of women and fought for...
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WINDHOEK, 21 March 2015 - The outgoing First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba arrives at Independence Stadium for the inauguration of the third President of the Republic of Namibia Dr. Hage Geingob, which coincides with the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Independence. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 21 March 2015 - The outgoing First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba arrives at Independence Stadium for the inauguration of the third President of the Republic of Namibia Dr. Hage Geingob, which coincides with the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Independence. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA
OKANGHUDI VILLAGE, 17 August 2013 - President Hifikepunye Pohamba and First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba cut a cake to mark their 30th wedding anniversary celebration held at their residence in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA OKANGHUDI VILLAGE, 17 August 2013 - President Hifikepunye Pohamba and First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba cut a cake to mark their 30th wedding anniversary celebration held at their residence in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

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