Namibia: Cabinet Suspends Official Funerals Pending Policy Review

Namibia state funerals: Moratorium announced on burials amid cash crunch

There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.

Namibia: Cabinet Suspends Official Funerals Pending Policy Review

In a move set to streamline the administration of state-recognised funerals, Cabinet has imposed a moratorium on the granting of official funerals effective 16 June 2025 until 31 March 2026.

Namibia Suspends State Funerals Following Criticism Over High Costs

The Namibian government has instituted a temporary moratorium on state funerals, effective until April 2026, following growing scrutiny over the escalating expenses of official burials. The decision was announced by Information Minister Emma Theofelus after a Cabinet meeting and grants only President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah the authority to exempt specific funerals from the ban. A seven-member review committee will reassess the criteria and proce…

Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost

WINDHOEK — The Namibian government has announced a temporary ban on state funerals amid criticism over the rising costs of these burials.Only President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has the power to exempt...

State funeral moratorium leaves Presidential powers untouched – News Stand

Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has placed a moratorium on official funerals from 16 June 2025 to 31 March 2026.  The move allows the government to review the current criteria and processes for granting such honours. Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus announced the decision on Thursday, following the 11th Cabinet meeting.  “This moratorium will remain in place while a detailed review is conducted on how official fune