Namibians warned against holding parties at cemeteries after 'disgraceful' event

Authorities warn Namibians against holding parties at cemeteries following a controversial event at Gammams cemetery in Windhoek. A social gathering there with alcohol and seating arrangements caused outrage and was termed "disgraceful". The City of Windhoek emphasized that cemeteries are sacred spaces for burials and remembrance, not for social gatherings, alcohol consumption, or littering, and vowed strict monitoring to preserve the dignity of the deceased. This reminder comes after previous incidents, including a man firing shots at a funeral and cars being spun in a parking area near the burial site at the same cemetery in 2021.