Preparations are in full swing for the state funeral of the late Deputy Kaptein and Swapo Party liberation struggle stalwart Stephanus Goliath.

nbc News reporter Luqman Cloete and Camera Operator Simon Isaak were on the ground to hear from those tasked with the preparations of the burial. 

The Control Officer within the Ministry of Works and Transport, Gabriel Nakale, says preparations are well on track for the state funeral of the late Kaptein Goliath. 

"This morning we met with the Governor of ||Kharas Region, and we briefed her on our visit and arrival in this region, we are now at the residence of the Late Chief just to arrange ourselves and familiarize ourselves with the area where the set up will be made, we are a bit behind the scheduled time, but we believe we would be able to carry out this as planned by the state. "