South West Africa National Union
political party from Namibia
The South West Africa National Union is a Namibian political party founded in 1959. Most of its members came from the Herero people, while SWAPO was mostly an Ovambo party. The president of the party is Charles Katjivirue.
South West African National Union | |
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| Abbreviation | SWANU |
| President | Charles Katjivirue |
| Secretary-General | Sam Tjikuzu |
| Founder | Fanuel Kozonguizi |
| Founded | 27 September 1959 |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colours | Red Blue Yellow Green |
| Slogan | Patjii ngarikotoke -- Give the land back to people |
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Politics
changeSWANU advocated for interventionism to bring land reform. It also criticised the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement for allegedly resettling politicians on land acquired for redistribution instead of the poor. It also called for greater political will for land reform policies.[1]
References
change- ↑ Govt should regulate land prices Archived 7 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine The Namibian 16 March 2009
