Tribute To Sizimbo

FRANCIS Fani Sizimbo was made to rest on September 7 2007, after being ill.

He was buried in Botswana’s Dukwe refugee camp, where he was exiled as a Namibian refugee. Francis Sizimbo, a former DTA member of parliament in Namibia’s first inaugurated National Council, represented the Linyanti constituency from 1993 to 1998.A man who will be remembered by many as a dedicated and brilliant teacher.For others, they will think of Sizimbo as a gifted singer and choirmaster, whilst Namibians will look back to the Situngu saga with Botswana, and how patriotic a Namibian he was.A true hero, and son of the soil.Late Sizimbo, a servant of the people, was also courageous in defending the best interest of his people, and community that he represented – that he gave up his personal comfort to suffer with many.Indeed, a man for the people.May his soul rest in peace.Mulife Muchali, Vancouver, CanadaFrancis Sizimbo, a former DTA member of parliament in Namibia’s first inaugurated National Council, represented the Linyanti constituency from 1993 to 1998.A man who will be remembered by many as a dedicated and brilliant teacher.For others, they will think of Sizimbo as a gifted singer and choirmaster, whilst Namibians will look back to the Situngu saga with Botswana, and how patriotic a Namibian he was.A true hero, and son of the soil.Late Sizimbo, a servant of the people, was also courageous in defending the best interest of his people, and community that he represented – that he gave up his personal comfort to suffer with many.Indeed, a man for the people.May his soul rest in peace.Mulife Muchali, Vancouver, Canada