By Linda Moyo,

Windhoek, February 24, MANA: President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, to attend the funeral of the former Namibian President Hage Geingob, who died on February 4, 2024.

The President and Malawian delegation will attend the state memorial service at Independence Stadium, paying tribute to the legacy of President Geingob, scheduled for Saturday.

Accompanied by the first Lady, Madam Monica Chakwera, and other government dignitaries, President Chakwera was welcomed upon arrival by Namibian officials, including Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Janet Sande, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Anna Shiweda and Malawi's High Commissioner to Namibia Stella Ndau,

Eighteen world leaders are expected to attend the Funeral Ceremony.

Late President Geingob will be buried at Heroes acre in Windhoek, on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

President Geingob, 82, served as Namibia's president from 2015 until his passing  on February 4.

President Chakwera's presence underscores the unity and solidarity among African leaders as they honour the life and achievements of late Hage Geingob