Sakaria Nashandi

Sakaria Zaa Nashandi (born, 8 July 1949 in Onayena) is a Namibian politician, businessman and a notable ex-Robben Island political prisoner.[1] He is a recognised National Hero of Namibia for his contributions to the independence of the country.[2]

Nashandi attended school in Onayena, and was actively involved in Ovamboland People's Congress, the predecessor of SWAPO.

He own several small-size businesses in and around Onayena. Nashandi married Kauna Nashandi a former mayor of Ondangwa who died in Windhoek in 2013.[3]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.newera.com.na/2013/09/13/sackaria-nashandi-ex-roben-island-prisoner-1949/
  2. ↑ http://www.namibianewsdigest.com/geingob-honors-11-namibian-freedom-fighters-the-namibia-press-agency/
  3. ↑ http://namibiansun.com.85-214-47-219.nmhhost.com/local-news/ex-ondangwa-mayor-nashandi-dies.54877
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