Tributes flow for Katjirua

NAMPA
2025-05-13
GOBABIS, 13 May 2025 - Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura,  Swapo's coordinator for Omaheke region (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA GOBABIS, 13 May 2025 - Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura, Swapo's coordinator for Omaheke region (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
By Zebaldt Ngaruka
OKAHANDJA, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Senior Ovambanderu Traditional Authority councillor Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua’s long-standing dedication significantly strengthened the Swapo Party, particularly within the Omaheke Region.
Katjirua died on 27 April 2025 at the age of 84. He was laid to rest at the Ovambanderu Heroes’ Acre in Okahandja on Sunday.
His tireless efforts for the party were recalled by speakers at his funeral.
Katjirua’s i...
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OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Freddy Ueriurika Nguvauva, the special advisor to the Supreme Council of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, speaking during the funeral of senior councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA OKAHANDJA, 12 May 2025 - Freddy Ueriurika Nguvauva, the special advisor to the Supreme Council of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, speaking during the funeral of senior councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua at the Ovambanderu Heroes' Acre in Okahandja on Sunday. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA
OKAHANDJA, 13 May 2025 - Dr Kaire Mbuende (L) Swapo Elders Council Central Committee member in Omaheke Region (Photo: Contributed) OKAHANDJA, 13 May 2025 - Dr Kaire Mbuende (L) Swapo Elders Council Central Committee member in Omaheke Region (Photo: Contributed)

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