One of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's long-serving cameramen, Eddy Eneas, was buried at Grootfontein on Saturday.

Eneas died on the 24th of October at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after a short illness.

Mourners converged in Grootfontein to bid a final farewell to the late Eneas, a veteran cameraman who spent more than three decades behind the lens, capturing the nation's stories for the national broadcaster. 

Born 59 years ago, Eneas spent part of his early life in exile, where he formed part of the liberation movement before independence.

After Namibia's independence, he began his career in public service as a police officer in 1990, later joining the Namibian Defence Force, and in 1994, he became part of the NBC.

His colleagues said his humility, discipline, and dedication earned him deep respect within the newsroom and beyond.

Speaking from Zimbabwe, NBC Director General Stanley Similo described the late Eneas as a person who loved making people happy – a cheerful, gentle soul whose positive energy left lasting memories among colleagues and friends.

"Eddy was one of those very rare individuals who would keep a very cool composure irrespective of what the situation would demand from him. It wouldn't matter whether you were angry or upset, or shouted at him. It would always be a cool person saying that. What should we do now to solve the problem? He was a funny guy; he could tell his jokes, he could make you laugh, and his happiness was such that he could influence the situation that would be negative to become extremely positive."

The NBC's Chief of News and Programming, Menesia Muinjo, described the late Eneas as a hard-working professional who always ensured that every production met the highest standards, adding that his consistency and commitment helped bring the NBC to the level it stands at today.

"If a certain story is played on TV but with errors, he would call me. And I'll ask why he doesn't call those who prepare the news, but he will say it looks bad if the story isn't accurate after all their hard work."

The late Eneas will be remembered not only for the stories he helped tell but also for the kindness and laughter he shared with all who knew him.

His widow, Penehafo Eneas, in a message read on her behalf, remembered him as a loving and responsible husband who cared for his family with pride and compassion.

"I am mourning the love of my life, my peacekeeper, my love and my strength, the wall that I've been leaning on. In our relationship, he did not remind me of my mistakes, nor the weight of our relationship. I am crying."

He is survived by his widow, Penehafo Eneas, five children and grandchildren.