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Bluetown’s Plot 7440 hailed as safe haven

Geingob PIC: BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA
Geingob PIC: BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Following the late Namibian president Hage Geingob’s memorial service this week, both Namibians and Batswana have continued to laud a White House in Blue Town, Francistown, now Plot 7440 ,which housed Namibian presidents who were refugees during the struggle for Namibia’s independence.

The White House in Francistown of the Kaoyaos, is said to have provided refuge to all four Namibian Presidents including Geingob at various times.

Mary Kaoyao of Namibian origin, accommodated former presidents including Dr Sam Nujoma.

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