From liberation fighter to national leader: Tributes for late Minister Erkki Nghimtina

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has lost a distinguished liberation fighter and national leader with the passing of former Minister Erkki Nghimtina at his home in Edundja village, Ohangwena Region. He was 78. Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi described Nghimtina as an outstanding leader whose contributions were pivotal in Namibia’s struggle for independence and the ... The post From liberation fighter to national leader: Tributes for late Minister Erkki Nghimtina appeared first on Informanté.


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