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.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the death of former Cabinet Minister Erkkie Nghimtina has robbed the nation of a committed freedom fighter and dedicated national leader.
Nghimtina died on Sunday at the age of 78.
Namibia is today marking the first anniversary of the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma, with tributes recognising his contributions not only as a visionary leader but also as the Father of the Nation.
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.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the late struggle icon Kanana Hishoono's life was guided by values of unity, resilience and service, to his nation and the Swapo Party.
A family memorial service for veteran of the Namibian liberation struggle and Swapo stalwart, Mathias Kanana Hishoono, was held at his homestead at Onambutu village in the Eenhana Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.
Mourners are flocking to the homestead of the late Swapo stalwart and freedom fighter Kanana Hishoono at Onambutu village in the Eenhana Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to console the bereaved family and pay their last respects.
Hishoono died at age 89 on 14 January.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Kanana Hishoono as the bravest, most selfless person and a veteran of the liberation struggle.
She said Hishoono contributed immensely to consolidating the gains of independence and democracy, serving in various capacities.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to women, saying that as Namibia marks Women’s Day, “we must begin by recognising the historic role that Namibian women played in the liberation struggle.”
