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HEARTBREAKING LOSS: Well-known youth activist and agriculturalist Jacob ‘Omulaule’ Hamutenya (36) was laid to rest at Engela cemetery in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday.Hamutenya, who was the regional manager for the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (Amta) for the northern regions, died in a fatal car accident near Otjiwarongo a week ago on Sunday.The accident also claimed the lives of Abner Kambindji (31) and Ndateelela Shilongo (41). Hundreds of mourners attended the burial, and Hamutenya was honoured with a police funeral in honour of his service as a police reservist in the Oshana Region.Hamutenya’s passing sent shockwaves through Namibia. Oshana regional governor Elia Irimari described Hamutenya as a dedicated leader who played a significant role in uplifting the nation, especially through his contributions to agriculture.“We have lost a good leader. Jacob was always at your service, offering advice on how to improve agriculture in the country,” Irimari said. He also highlighted Hamutenya’s unmatched patriotism and his humble nature, describing him as someone who could connect with people from all walks of life.Hamutenya’s vision for agriculture in Oshana included innovative animal fodder production initiatives.PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

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Namibian Sun 2025-03-10

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