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Namibia: Former defence minister and liberation icon Erkki Nghimtina dies at 77: ‘We lost someone outstanding’ – News

Namibia: Former defence minister and liberation icon Erkki Nghimtina dies at 77: ‘We lost someone outstanding’ – News

Africa Links 24 with Charlotte Nambadja
Published on 2026-02-09 09:16:50

Defense and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi yesterday described former defence minister Erkki Nghimtina as an outstanding leader who played a key role in Namibia’s independence.

Nghimtina died at Edundja village in the Ohangwena region on Sunday.

He was 77.

Kapofi said he received the news of Nghimtina’s death yesterday morning.

He said Nghimtina played a significant role in progressing to a democratic, independent Namibia.

“He was one the fighters who dedicated…

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