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
- ↑ "Sackaria Nashandi: Ex-Roben Island Prisoner (1949 …)". 2013-09-13. https://www.newera.com.na/2013/09/13/sackaria-nashandi-ex-roben-island-prisoner-1949/.
- ↑ "Geingob honors 11 Namibian freedom fighters (The Namibia Press Agency)" (in en-US). http://www.namibianewsdigest.com/geingob-honors-11-namibian-freedom-fighters-the-namibia-press-agency/.
- ↑ "Ex-Ondangwa mayor Nashandi dies". Namibian Sun. http://namibiansun.com.85-214-47-219.nmhhost.com/local-news/ex-ondangwa-mayor-nashandi-dies.54877.
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