Sophia Shaningwa

Sophia Shaningwa (born 13 May 1959 in Outapi) is a Namibian politician, currently serving as Secretary General of the SWAPO party of Namibia. She previously served as Minister for Urban and Rural Development from 21 March 2015 to February 2018 in President Hage Geingob's administration. In 2017 Shaningwa was elected the Secretary-General of the Swapo Party. Shaningwa was conferred the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class on Heroes' Day 2014.

Sophia Shaningwa

Sophia Shaningwa (born 13 May 1959 in Outapi) is a Namibian politician, currently serving as Secretary General of the SWAPO party of Namibia. She previously served as Minister for Urban and Rural Development from 21 March 2015 to February 2018 in President Hage Geingob's administration. In 2017 Shaningwa was elected the Secretary-General of the Swapo Party. Shaningwa was conferred the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class on Heroes' Day 2014.