Venaani honors liberation veteran Helao Shityuwete

Venaani described Shityuwete as a courageous and humble Namibian who dedicated his life to the country's freedom. Shityuwete was involved in the liberation struggle, fighting for workers' rights at the Walvis Bay docks before undergoing military training in Tanzania. He was captured in 1966, tortured, and sentenced to 20 years on Robben Island, where he was imprisoned alongside figures like Andimba Toivo ya Toivo and former South African president Nelson Mandela.

After Namibia's independence, Shityuwete served in the labor ministry and worked to preserve the history of former political prisoners. Venaani emphasized that Namibia's freedom was built on the sacrifices of individuals from diverse backgrounds and extended his condolences to Shityuwete's family, friends, and all Namibians.