WINDHOEK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Namibian President Hage Geingob on Thursday joined the world in mourning the late Zambian founding President Kenneth Kaunda, who died after being admitted to the hospital earlier this week.
In a statement, Geingob said Africa has lost a "giant" who was selfless in liberating the rest of the southern African region and was instrumental in the creation of the African Union, which was called the Organization of African Unity then.
"Kenneth Kaunda, KK as we affectionately called him, was generous, affable and above all resolute in his commitment to freedom for southern Africa. We have lost him. However, Africans, and Namibians in particular shall be eternally grateful for his stellar contributions to our freedom," Geingob said.
Geingob also extended his sympathy to the Zambian people.
"On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Namibia, I extend condolences to his children, the family and the fraternal people of the Republic of Zambia. Rest In Peace, KK," he said. Enditem
