Hilma Nicanor

Hilma Ndinelago Nicanor (born 3 May 1956 in Oshana Region) is a Namibian politician and woman activist. At the age of 18 she joined Swapo and its military wing, the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) to contribute to the fight for Namibian independence. Since 2004 she is the Councillor of the Keetmanshoop Urban constituency, and one of two representatives of the ǁKaras Region to the National Council of Namibia, the country's upper house. Nicanor completed school in 1974 at Martin Luther High in Okombahe, and was further educated in Bulgaria.[1]

Nicanor was Deputy Minister for Veteran Affairs from 2011 to 2015.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Nicanor Hilma Ndinelago". Parliament of Namibia. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Pohamba appoints 2 deputy ministers The Namibian, 21 January 2011


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