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Chimbombi's funeral set for Sunday

The late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr. Micus Chimbombi will be laid to rest on Sunday
The late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr. Micus Chimbombi will be laid to rest on Sunday

The late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr. Micus Chimbombi, who passed away this weekend, will be laid to rest on Sunday at Makopong village in Kgalagadi, the government has announced.

Chimbombi passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday after a short illness. At the time of his passing, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kgalagadi South, following his victory in the 2024 General Election under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

The Minister for State President Moeti Mohwasa has since communicated that the late Minister will be buried this weekend, while a memorial service will be held in the capital.

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