President Hage Geingob has expressed sadness at the death of Deputy Chief of the /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority, Chief Stefanus Goliath, describing it as a great loss to his community and Namibia at large.

Goliath died on Friday at the age of 78.

In his message of condolence availed to Nampa on Saturday, Geingob said Namibia mourns a dedicated traditional leader who contributed immensely to the liberation struggle for the independence of Namibia

He said Goliath will be remembered for being totally committed to his contribution to the building of the government and of the Namibian people, noting that his legacy will prevail through the /Hai-/khaua community and the Namibian nation at large.

“The passing of late Chief Stefanus Goliath is a big loss to the /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority and the Namibian nation. On behalf of the government, I extend my sincere condolences, prayers and thoughts to the wife, children, bereaved family and the entire Namibian nation,” Geingob said.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency