A tribute to late Hidipo Hamutenya
Fluksman N. Samuehl writes:
The 6th October 2016 has left Namibians in deep anguish following the death of Hidipo Hamutenya (aka HH), a public figure who served the nation selflessly and diligently for most of his life.
As the Namibian nation mourns the passing of HH, people from all walks of life remember and celebrate the immense contributions he had made both in pre -and post-independent Namibia. HH was a Swapo cadre, educated and groomed by the Party. No doubt he served the Namibian public with distinction. He gave everything he had — not for glory, but for a better Namibia.
For most parts of his political career, Hidipo Hamutenya was a high profile leader. Although he is no more his footprints remain visible.
The meaningful role HH played and the immense contributions he made to the Namibian nation/state is being acknowledged by progressive forces. He was one of the founding fathers of Namibian democracy and drafters of the Constitution. He leaves behind a legacy worth celebrating and emulating particularly his selfless contributions for a better Namibia.
Modern Namibian society has reason to pride itself for having produced capable leaders in the calibre of Hidipo Hamutenya. He worked tirelessly towards the creation of an economically prospering and progressive Namibian state.
There is no way to talk meaningfully about Namibia’s history, liberation narrative and its journey to democracy without mentioning the name Hidipo Hamutenya. His footprints remain deeply embedded in the struggle for Namibian independence and economic prosperity. HH pursued a goal that was central to the wellbeing of Namibia’s democracy.
HH was affable and had a great sense of humour; he was a good man. HH was calm, and talked objectively about challenges facing the country and sought for sustainable solutions. Through his intellect, he could enrich the lives of countless individuals. Simply put, HH was a brave son of the soil who belonged to all Namibians; as fitting tribute he is best described as:
The liberation struggle icon
The national hero
The stalwart
The petitioner to the United Nations for Namibian Independence
The fighter for justice for all and socio-economic progress
The top international diplomat
The skillful negotiator
The catalyst for fundamental change
The tactician
The academic of substance
The analytical thinker
The man of high intellect
The political scientist
The planner
The master writer
The generator of ideas
The visionary
The strategist
The inspirer
The motivator
The professional
The mentor
The role model
The good listener
The idealist leader who focused mainly on issue based politics
The proponent of sustainable development
The son of the soil
The loving human being and God fearing individual
The 6th October 2016 has left Namibians in deep anguish following the death of Hidipo Hamutenya (aka HH), a public figure who served the nation selflessly and diligently for most of his life.
As the Namibian nation mourns the passing of HH, people from all walks of life remember and celebrate the immense contributions he had made both in pre -and post-independent Namibia. HH was a Swapo cadre, educated and groomed by the Party. No doubt he served the Namibian public with distinction. He gave everything he had — not for glory, but for a better Namibia.
For most parts of his political career, Hidipo Hamutenya was a high profile leader. Although he is no more his footprints remain visible.
The meaningful role HH played and the immense contributions he made to the Namibian nation/state is being acknowledged by progressive forces. He was one of the founding fathers of Namibian democracy and drafters of the Constitution. He leaves behind a legacy worth celebrating and emulating particularly his selfless contributions for a better Namibia.
Modern Namibian society has reason to pride itself for having produced capable leaders in the calibre of Hidipo Hamutenya. He worked tirelessly towards the creation of an economically prospering and progressive Namibian state.
There is no way to talk meaningfully about Namibia’s history, liberation narrative and its journey to democracy without mentioning the name Hidipo Hamutenya. His footprints remain deeply embedded in the struggle for Namibian independence and economic prosperity. HH pursued a goal that was central to the wellbeing of Namibia’s democracy.
HH was affable and had a great sense of humour; he was a good man. HH was calm, and talked objectively about challenges facing the country and sought for sustainable solutions. Through his intellect, he could enrich the lives of countless individuals. Simply put, HH was a brave son of the soil who belonged to all Namibians; as fitting tribute he is best described as:
The liberation struggle icon
The national hero
The stalwart
The petitioner to the United Nations for Namibian Independence
The fighter for justice for all and socio-economic progress
The top international diplomat
The skillful negotiator
The catalyst for fundamental change
The tactician
The academic of substance
The analytical thinker
The man of high intellect
The political scientist
The planner
The master writer
The generator of ideas
The visionary
The strategist
The inspirer
The motivator
The professional
The mentor
The role model
The good listener
The idealist leader who focused mainly on issue based politics
The proponent of sustainable development
The son of the soil
The loving human being and God fearing individual
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