Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero says the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo ought to have been given the honour he deserved while still alive.

President Hage Geingob has announced that the late Namibian Hero, Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo will be accorded a Heroes' funeral.

Founding President Sam Nujoma described the late Andimba Ya Toivo, as a towering icon who sacrificed immensely in his life, for the political liberation of Namibia.

About 150 mourners, mainly friends and family gathered at the residence of the late liberation struggle icon, Andimba Toivo ya Toivo to pay tribute this evening. Among the mourners was First Lady Monica Geingos, Founding President Sam Nujoma, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba and his wife, Penehupifo Pohama, Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, and senior Government officials.

Otjiwarongo-based Robin Island veteran, Lazarus Guibeb has described Ya Toivo as a straight talker who didn't mince his words about any topic.