SaralnamaOne Windhoek resident called a recent party at Gammams cemetery 'nothing short of disgraceful'. The event sparked outrage in Namibia's capital. City officials said the gathering had seating, cooler boxes, and alcohol on display. Mourners found car boots open and people drinking. The cemetery was left littered with bottles and cans., Windhoek authorities warned against such parties. They called cemeteries 'sacred spaces' meant only for burials and remembrance. The city promised strict monitoring to preserve burial sites. In 2021, Gammams cemetery also saw a man arrested for firing shots during a funeral. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 18:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- One Windhoek resident called a recent party at Gammams cemetery 'nothing short of disgraceful'
- The event sparked outrage in Namibia's capital
- City officials said the gathering had seating, cooler boxes, and alcohol on display