Namibia: Ya Toivo Abhorred Tribalism, Greed - Speakers

Praise was heaped on the late Herman Andimba Toivo ya Toivo as a selfless hero and fierce opponent of tribalism, corruption and greed by many of those who spoke at his memorial service at Ondangwa on Friday.

Ya Toivo died on 9 June, aged 92, at his home in Windhoek, and was proclaimed a national hero shortly afterwards. He will be buried at the Heroes Acre in Windhoek on 24 June.

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