The Church of Africa’s late deputy bishop, Zach Makari, will be buried on Sunday at Okahumandu village in the Omaheke region’s Aminuis constituency.
Rukee Moelanjane, brother to the late deputy bishop, has confirmed the burial details, adding that a memorial service was held at the Church of Africa in Windhoek yesterday.
The body of the late Makari will be transported to Okahumandu village tomorrow, where a memorial service will be held at 16h00.
Saturday is reserved for the last memorial service, while the burial is set for Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in for the late national health and community activist, who many describe as a selfless clergyman who devoted himself to preaching the word of God and the upliftment of communities.
Community activist Sandi Tjaronda says Makari lived a full life with impeccable achievements and left an incredible legacy.
“In Makari, our network has lost a towering giant who dedicated his life to the cause of social justice. He didn’t allow tribal lines to limit his reach to serving humanity,” adds Tjaronda.
He says Makari was a simple man but a sophisticated, natural scholar who deserved a doctorate for his incredible work.
On his part, Joseph Kauandenge, a former youth activist and politician, describes the late bishop as an impactful and selfless person.
“He left opportunities for others and never sought to grab top positions in any organisation. Some people mentored by him are even lawyers and leaders in some organisations,” says Kauandenge.
He recalls the contributions of Makari at the education summit held in the early 90s when the Cape education system was to be changed to the Cambridge system.
“It is a big loss; he went too soon while society needed him. We were family and he was the person who didn’t want more, but cared for others unconditionally,” Kauandenge says.
Church of Africa Youth League vice president Kapanda Marenga says Makari left a big void in the church as he had a vision for the youth and the church in general.
“Our youth league is registered with the National Youth Council because of him, and he created an environment for our youth to feel their importance within the church and the community in general,” says Marenga.
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