Many people who spoke at the memorial service of the late headman of Uukwangula village in the Oshana region, Tarah Naftal, hailed him as a unifier, generous and selfless.
Nafal died at the age of 60 at Oshakati State Hospital on 25 January due to cancer.
His memorial service was held at his house at Uukwangula village on Friday while his burial took place on Saturday.
Speaking at his memorial service, the councillor for the Okatana constituency, Edmund Iishuwa, said apart from being a man of the people, Naftal was a football lover who encouraged young people to take part in sport.
This would help young people stay away from social evils such as drugs and alcohol.
Iishuwa said Naftal worked for the people of the Okatana constituency as a village headman.
Iishuwa added that Naftal played a crucial role in the integration of the former Uukwangula Settlement (where he owns a shop) into the Oshakati Town Council.
The Oshakati Town Council has now acquired plots at Uukwangula for development.
As a football lover, Naftal played in the Vietnam Rangers Football Club and assisted in managing the club.
Speaking on behalf of Ntuli Primary School, teacher Nicky Kapuka said Naftal served on the school board in 2015 and sometimes donated cattle to the school.
Ondonga Traditional Authority village headman Alfeus Kathinda said Naftal was a hardworking man at his farm and accompanied the King of Ondonga on many missions.
“Traditional authorities have now united on how to manage and solve traditional matters,” said Kathindi.
Shivute Iinkono, a family member, said Naftal provided transport to the Vietnam Rangers Football Club, and bought balls and kits. He was big fan of the English Premiership League team and Arsenal Football Club.
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