Hundreds of mourners assembled at Oshikunda, Onavivi Village, in Ombalantu, to pay their final respects to the late Lamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran former employee of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

Founding President Sam Nujoma says the Olufuko Festival remains a crucial tool for the preservation of culture for young girls.

The Patron of Olufuko made the remarks during the official opening of the cultural festival underway at Outapi.