WINDHOEK: The Executive Director for the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp on Sunday shared her memories of the late former Education Minister, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa.

In an interview with Nampa, Steenkamp described the late Hanse-Himarwa as the voice for inclusivity, champion for the marginalised, and a symbol of social justice.

‘She believed that the child should be served to the best of her ability. She valued her team, believed in the expertise and what they could contribute,’ said Steenkamp.

Hanse-Himarwa was a strong leader, she added.

‘Hanse-Himarwa was champion of the education reform, and despite all the constructive criticism, the undue and uncalled for critique, she was convinced in her passion and mission for the ministry,’ Steenkamp recalled.

The ED further voiced her gratitude for having had Hanse-Himarwa as leader: ‘She believed in me, I will always treasure our memories. She always believed we must do what is right, fair, and just.’

Hanse-Himarwa who served as Educa
tion Minister from 2015 to 2019, died on Sunday at the age of 57 after a long battle with cancer.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency