Sophia Shaningwa
Sophia Shaningwa is a Namibian politician. She served as Minister for Urban and Rural Development since 21 March 2015 to 2018 in President Hage Geingob's administration. She is currently the Secretary General of SWAPO Party.[1]
Shaningwa was appointed Governor of Khomas Region in 2004.[2] She later served as Governor of Omusati Region.[3] In 2014, she was elected to the National Assembly.[4] She had previously worked at the National Housing Enterprise and served as Windhoek West councillor.[4]
Shaningwa was conferred the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class on Heroes' Day 2014.[5]
Sophia Shaningwa Media
Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Honorable Sophia Shaningwa, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, John Kowalski are handing over certificates to the five Namibian instructors trained under the USAID/OFDA funded RESPOND program
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References
- ↑ Geingob announces Cabinet. 19 March 2015. http://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=134889&page=archive-read. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ↑ Shaningwa is new Khomas Governor. 8 December 2012. http://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=4106&page=archive-read. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ↑ New governors expected by March. 15 October 2015. https://www.newera.com.na/2014/10/15/governors-expected-march/. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Parliament of hope?". The Namibian. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ↑ Namibians honoured by President. 28 August 2014. http://www.newera.com.na/2014/08/28/namibians-honoured-by-president/. Retrieved 23 August 2018.