Sophia Shaningwa

Sophia Shaningwa is a Namibian politician who has served as Minister for Urban and Rural Development since 21 March 2015 in President Hage Geingob's administration.[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]

References

  1. ↑ "Geingob announces Cabinet". The Namibian. 19 March 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Shaningwa is new Khomas Governor". The Namibian. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "New governors expected by March". New Era. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Parliament of hope?". The Namibian. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2017.


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