List of Namibians
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This is a list of Namibians who are famous.
Activists[edit]
- Job Amupanda, youth activist who started the Affirmative Repositioning movement
- Niko Bessinger, independence activist and politician
- Pauline Dempers, human rights activist, coordinator of the Breaking the Wall of Silence movement
- Kalla Gertze, former president of the Breaking the Wall of Silence movement and C.O.D politician.
- Evilastus Kaaronda, trade unionist
- Veronica de Klerk, women's rights activist
- John Kwedhi, trade unionist
- Blythe Loutit, founder of Save the Rhino Trust
- Rosa Namises, politician and women's rights activist, former member of Parliament
- Phil ya Nangoloh, human rights activist
- John Pandeni, former trade unionist and member of Cabinet
- Emma Tuahepa, HIV/AIDS activist
- George Kambala, Youth Activist
- Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, Youth Activist
Artists[edit]
- Dieter Aschenborn, wildlife painter and designer of postal stamps
- Hans Aschenborn, wildlife painter and illustrator
- Uli Aschenborn, wildlife painter and sculptor
- Koos van Ellinckhuijzen, painter, designer of postal stamps and graphic designer
- Tony Figueira, photographer
- Tim Huebschle, film director and screenwriter
- Adolph Jentsch, painter
- Helga Kohl, photographer
- Kerry McNamara, architect
- John Muafangejo, visual artist
- Bridget Pickering, film producer
- Wilhelm Sander, architect
- Nǃxau ǂToma, bush farmer and actor
Businesspeople[edit]
- Tom Alweendo, Head of the National Planning Commission
- Johnny Doeseb, owner of Eleven Arrows F.C. in Walvis Bay
- Monica Geingos, First Lady and owner of Stimulus Investments and many other companies
- Benjamin Hauwanga, owner of the BH Group of companies
- Frans Indongo, owner of Indongo Toyota, continental properties.
- Gert Joubert, owner of Erindi Game Reserve
- Aaron Mushimba, mining magnate
- Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, African Business Leader of the Year, 2013
- Ipumbu Shiimi, Governor of the Bank of Namibia
- Harold Pupkewitz, owner of Pupkewitz Toyota, Megabuild, and many other companies
- Sven Thieme, chairman of Ohlthaver & List
- Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi, managing director of diamond conglomerate Namdeb
Diplomats[edit]
- Martin Andjaba
- Bience P. Gawanas, African Union Labour Affairs Commissioner.
- Ella Kamanya, Pan-African parliamentarian
- Kaire Mbuende, diplomat and politician
- Monica Nashandi, former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
- Nora Schimming-Chase, former Ambassador to Germany and Swapo and C.O.D politician.
Military leaders[edit]
- Lieutenant General Dimo Hamaambo (rtd), former Chief of Defence Force
- Major General Charles Namoloh (rtd), former NDF Chief of Staff
- Colonel Erkki Nghimtina (rtd), former NDF Assistant Director of Communications,
- Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah (rtd), former Chief of Defence Force
- Lieutenant General John Mutwa, Chief of Defence Force
- Brigadier General Jesaya Elago Kambonde (rtd)
- Lieutenant General Martin Shalli (rtd), former Chief of Defence Force
- Immanuel Shifidi, guerrilla fighter
- Major General Peter Nambundunga (rtd), former Army Commander
- Lieutenant General Solomon Huwala (rtd), former Chief of Defence Force
Musicians[edit]
- Sally Boss Madam, musician, songwriter[1]
- The Dogg, musician, songwriter
- Gazza, musician, songwriter
- Jericho, rapper
- Jackson Kaujeua, singer
- Gal Level, musician
- Stefan Ludik, musician
- Lady May, musician, dancer
- Mushe[2]
- Nianell, musician
- Exit (Musician), Musician
- Ras Sheehama, singer
- Sunny Boy, rapper, lyricist, songwriter
Politicians[edit]
- Kenneth Abrahams, Swapo politician and medical doctor
- Ottilie Abrahams, activist, teacher and educator
- Nahas Angula, third prime minister of Namibia
- Steve Bezuidenhout, opposition politician
- Clara Bohitile, deputy minister
- Dawid Boois, former governor of ǁKaras
- Bernard Esau, trade unionist, independence activist
- Hage Geingob, third Namibian president
- Theo-Ben Gurirab, diplomat and politician, second prime minister of Namibia
- Asser Kuveri Kapere, chairman of the National Council of Namibia
- Marten Kapewasha, diplomat
- Moses Katjiuongua, opposition politician for the NPF
- Katuutire Kaura, opposition politician
- Fanuel Kozonguizi, first president of SWANU, first national ombudsman
- Nangolo Mbumba, second Vice-President of Namibia
- Steve Mogotsi, National Council member
- Dirk Mudge, politician
- Jeremia Nambinga, opposition politician
- Alpheus ǃNaruseb, cabinet member
- Immanuel Ngatjizeko, cabinet member
- Sam Nujoma, first Namibian president
- Hifikepunye Pohamba, second Namibian president
- Ngarikutuke Tjiriange, lawyer and cabinet member
- Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, former minister, independence leader
- Ben Ulenga, opposition politician for the CoD
- Piet van der Walt, deputy minister
- Peya Mushelenga, member of parliament
- Hendrik Witbooi (politician), former deputy prime minister
Religious leaders[edit]
- Leonard Auala, Christian Bishop of Evangelical-Lutheran Ovambo-Kavango Church (ELOC)
- Shekutaamba Nambala, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN)[3]
Sportspeople[edit]
- Frankie Fredericks, Olympic runner
- Percy Montgomery, Rugby union star
- Ali Nuumbembe welterweight boxing athlete
- Harry Simon, boxing athlete
- Gaby Ahrens, Olympic trap shooter
- Johanna Benson, Paralympian athlete
- Jacques Burger, Rugby Union
- Trevor Dodds, golfer
- Collin Benjamin, former footballer
- Ricardo Mannetti, former footballer and current National Football coach
- Mannie Heymans, cyclist
- Dan Craven, cyclist
- Kees Lensing, rugby union prop
- Razundara Tjikuzu, former footballer
Traditional leaders[edit]
- Nehale Mpingana, former freedom fighter and paramount King of the Ondonga community
- Justus ǁGaroëb, Damara chief and politician
- Hosea Kutako, liberation hero and Herero chief
- Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, former King of the Kwanyama
Writers[edit]
- Tangeni Amupadhi, journalist
- Joseph Diescho (born 1955), novelist
- Dorian Haarhoff, poet
- Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari, political columnist
- Gwen Lister, journalist
- Sylvia Schlettwein, literary critic and short story author
- Christi Warner, performance poet, playwright
- Mvula ya Nangolo, journalist and poet
Other[edit]
- Michelle McLean, former Miss Universe, charity activist
- Behati Prinsloo, model
- Robbie Savage, football fan and socialite
- Luis Munana, TV personality
- Hulda Shipanga, matron
References[edit]
- ^ Neshiko, Selma (19 August 2016). "Sally nomination at All Africa Music Awards". New Era.
- ^ Kamati, Kevin (2 May 2012). "Popya with Mushe". New Era.
- ^ Shibute, Oswald (15 October 2013). "Okahao ELCIN parishioners split". The Namibian.