Scores of dignatries from Namibia and abroad arrived for the state funeral of founding president Sam Nujoma in Windhoek on Saturday.
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki arrived early to pay Nujoma his last respects.
In a recent interview, he said Nujoma was not only a leader for Namibia but the entire continent.
“He was not only a Swapo leader, but also our leader. He is the last of his generation,” Mbeki told SABC News.
Former first lady Grace Mugabe was also in attendance alongside Michael Bizwick Usi, the vice president of Malawi.
Various Namibian politicians, including deputy prime minister John Mutorwa, former prime minister Nahas Angula and the leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, also gathered.
Proceedings were expected to commence after the arrival of chief mourner president Nangolo Mbumba.
