-Hundreds of mourners flocked to Oniimwandi village in the Oshikoto Region to pay respect to the late former Vice President Dr Nickey Iyambo, at his first state memorial service.

-Founding President Sam Nujoma has described the late former Vice President Nicky Iyambo as a humane and dedicated veteran freedom fighter who sacrificed his youth and adult life for the political and economic independence of his people.

The late Nickey Iyambo is hailed for his immense contribution made to the development of his home village Onayena and the country at large.

"I want to see Namibia developed, prosperous and peaceful. Through peace we will develop our country," Dr Nickey Iyambo.

Vice-President Dr Nickey Iyambo says government will invest more in seed production to ensure food security in Namibia.