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Namibia: Nghimtina laid to rest – News

Namibia: Nghimtina laid to rest – News

Africa Links 24 with Anna Shinana
Published on 2026-02-23 15:32:21

Former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday, marking the end of a man many call a pillar of the liberation struggle and independent Namibia.

The liberation hero and Swapo stalwart (78) died at his home at Edundja Village on 8 February, leaving behind his family, comrades and a nation he served with unwavering loyalty.

As the casket, draped in the national flag, was lowered, a 17-gun salute was fired.

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