Kovambo Nujoma
Kovambo Theopoldine Katjimune Nujoma (née Mushimba ; born March 10, 1931 in South West Africa ) was Namibia's first lady as the wife of President Sam Nujoma from 1990 to 2005 .
Nujoma was born to Johannes and Kandorera Mushimba. Her siblings include Aaron Mushimba (1946–2014) a SWAPO - freedom fighter in the Namibian struggle for independence and a businessman.
On May 6, 1951, she married Sam Nujoma, who later became the leader of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN). With this she has the sons Utoni (* 1952), John (* 1954), Sakaria "Sacky" (* 1957) and the daughters Nelago (1959–1960) and Usuta (* 1964). Unlike her husband, Kovambo Nujoma initially stayed in South West Africa for ten more years and only then went into exile .
On Heldentag 2014 Nujoma was awarded the Most Brilliant Order of the Sun, 1st class .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Aaron Mushimba - struggle icon, politician and businessman (December 7, 1946 - August 31, 2014) . In: New Era , September 5, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ↑ a b c Kuvee Kangueehi: Nujoma's Wife Marks 77th Birthday . In: New Era , April 3, 2007. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ↑ Namibians honored by President . In: New Era , August 28, 2014.
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| SURNAME | Nujoma, Kovambo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nujoma, Kovambo Theopoldine Katjimune (full name); Mushimba, Kovambo (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Namibian first lady |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 10, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | South West Africa |