NAMIBIA PAYS HOMAGE TO ANDIMBA: Today, Namibians remembered and honoured the legacy of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, with family, friends, and dignitaries gathering at Heroes’ Acre, where he was laid to rest. The late Toivo ya Toivo was a founding member of the Ovamboland People’s Congress (OPC) in 1957, today known as the SWAPO party. Having served a 16-year prison term on Robben Island, Toivo ya Toivo is known as one of the African leaders who endured one of the longest jail sentences. He played a central role in resisting South African rule and made unwavering efforts to achieve freedom and equality for the people of his homeland, Namibia. After Namibia’s independence in 1990, Ya Toivo served in various ministerial roles until his retirement in 2006. After retiring from active politics, Toivo devoted his time to his wife, Vicki Erenstein, an American labour lawyer, and their two daughters.
