Church of Africa deputy bishop Zach Makari will be laid to rest Sunday at Okahumandu village near Aminuis. His brother Rukee Moelanjane confirmed the burial plans after a memorial service happened Thursday at the Windhoek church. The body travels to the village Friday for another memorial service at 4 PM. Saturday brings the final memorial service before Sunday morning burial. Community leaders remember Makari as a caring religious leader who helped many people.
Activist Sandi Tjaronda called Makari a giant who fought for fairness across tribal boundaries. He said the bishop lived simply but worked like a smart scholar who deserved top honors. Former politician Joseph Kauandenge praised Makari for stepping back from leadership roles to help others succeed. Many people Makari guided became lawyers and organization leaders. Kauandenge remembered how Makari helped change education systems from Cape to Cambridge during the early 1990s.
Church youth leader Kapanda Marenga said Makari created space for young people to matter. The youth league joined the National Youth Council because of Makari's support. He built an environment where young church members felt important to their communities. Leaders agree Makari died before finishing his community work. His death leaves empty spaces across religious and social groups.
Activist Sandi Tjaronda called Makari a giant who fought for fairness across tribal boundaries. He said the bishop lived simply but worked like a smart scholar who deserved top honors. Former politician Joseph Kauandenge praised Makari for stepping back from leadership roles to help others succeed. Many people Makari guided became lawyers and organization leaders. Kauandenge remembered how Makari helped change education systems from Cape to Cambridge during the early 1990s.
Church youth leader Kapanda Marenga said Makari created space for young people to matter. The youth league joined the National Youth Council because of Makari's support. He built an environment where young church members felt important to their communities. Leaders agree Makari died before finishing his community work. His death leaves empty spaces across religious and social groups.
