Maxton to be buried on Saturday

THE late Maxton Josef Mutongolume, who passed away in Windhoek last week, will be buried on Saturday.

Mutongolume will become the fourth person to be buried at Heroes’ Acre, following Lieutenant Jerobeam Dimo Hamaambo, Getrud Kandanga-Hilukilwa and David Hosea Meroro. President Sam Nujoma announced last week that Mutongolume would be accorded a hero’s funeral in recognition of his contribution to Namibia’s national liberation struggle.The President described Mutongolume as a staunch freedom fighter who had dedicated his life to the liberation of the country.Mutongolume was a co-founder of Owamboland People’s Organisation (OPO), the forerunner of Swapo.He served the Swapo Party in various capacities, including as Swapo Representative in Botswana as well as Swapo Secretary for Transport.Mutongolume died at the age of 72.- NampaPresident Sam Nujoma announced last week that Mutongolume would be accorded a hero’s funeral in recognition of his contribution to Namibia’s national liberation struggle.The President described Mutongolume as a staunch freedom fighter who had dedicated his life to the liberation of the country.Mutongolume was a co-founder of Owamboland People’s Organisation (OPO), the forerunner of Swapo.He served the Swapo Party in various capacities, including as Swapo Representative in Botswana as well as Swapo Secretary for Transport.Mutongolume died at the age of 72.- Nampa