Nahas Angula
Namibian Prime Minister
Nahas Gideon Angula (born 22 August 1943[1][2]) is a Namibian politician. He was the third Prime Minister of Namibia from 21 March 2005 to 4 December 2012. He was replaced by Hage Geingob.
Nahas Angula | |
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Minister of Defense | |
In office 4 December 2012 – 21 March 2015 | |
President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
Preceded by | Charles Namoloh |
Succeeded by | Penda Ya Ndakolo |
3rd Prime Minister of Namibia | |
In office 21 March 2005 – 4 December 2012 | |
President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
Preceded by | Theo-Ben Gurirab |
Succeeded by | Hage Geingob |
Minister of Higher Education | |
In office 21 March 1995 – 21 March 2005 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Succeeded by | Nangolo Mbumba |
Minister of Education, Sport, and Culture | |
In office 21 March 1990 – 21 March 1995 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John Mutorwa as Minister of Basic Education and Culture |
Personal details | |
Born | Onyaanya Constituency, South West Africa | 22 August 1943
Political party | SWAPO |
Spouse(s) | Katrina Tangeni Namalenga |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Zambia Columbia University University of Manchester |
Angula is a member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO). He was Minister of Education, Sport, and Culture from 1990 to 1995 and Minister of Higher Education from 1995 to 2005.
References
change- ↑ Profile on Namibian parliament website[permanent dead link].
- ↑ Biographies of Namibian Personalities, klausdierks.com.