SWAPO stalwart Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest this morning at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena Region. The former minister passed away at his home in Edundja Village on February 8th at the age of 78. 

The Secretary General of the Swapo Party, Sophia Shaningwa, yesterday paid tribute to veteran politician and liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina, describing him as a dedicated servant of both the liberation struggle and the Namibian nation.

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Swapo Party liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina as many reminisce on his life pre- and post-independence.
Nghimtina died on Sunday, aged 77.  

Swapo Party liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina died this afternoon at his homestead in Edundja village in the Ohangwena Region.

His death was confirmed by the Ohangwena Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa.