Social media was abuzz yesterday with grief and condolence messages when news broke yesterday morning that popular and beloved media personality, Nancy Muinjo better known as Chi-Chi has passed on after a six-year battle with cancer.
One of her co-workers, Sacky Kadhikwa, the public relations officer at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, expressed grief at her passing on behalf of the team. Kadhikwa considered her as someone with a vibrant personality, who never showed any weakness. "It was saddening to hear of her passing. We have lost a valuable asset at the ministry. She was a very strong person, and never complained about her health. She was always positive and always helpful. She will be missed." Besides being a media personality, Chi-Chi was also a member of the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL).SPYL Secretary of International Affairs Eddie Kafita, who worked closely with Chi-Chi, said she was actively involved in the party. "She understood politics and was also keen to learn. She was a very strong young lady who was a strong believer in what she wanted."Kafita recalled Chi-Chi saying she was tired but always believed that cancer would not hold her back. "She was such a determined person and very well-regarded."
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