The National Democratic Party (NDP) is mourning the death of its national chairperson, Sario Masiye, who died on Wednesday at her home at Katima Mulilo.
The party confirmed her death in a statement issued on Thursday.
“We are deeply saddened to hear about her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children, sister, and the entire NDP leadership and membership,” the statement reads.
Masiye joined the NDP in 2023 and was elected national chairperson at the party’s national congress.
She played a key role in campaigning during the 2024 general elections, where she was described as a committed ground soldier.
At the time of her death, Masiye was on the NDP’s Katima Mulilo Town Council local authority list.
“May her legacy and contributions to our party be remembered and cherished. She leaves behind a huge gap in our national leadership structure and will be deeply missed during the NDP’s campaigns, meetings, and events,” the statement notes.
The party further extended its heartfelt condolences and support to her family and all those affected by her death.
“May we find strength in the memories and impact of our chairperson’s work,” it said.
