Moses Amweelo died Monday night at a Windhoek hospital after fighting cancer. The former works and transport minister was 73 years old. He was born on May 25, 1952 at Okatana village located within the Oshana region. Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa praised Amweelo as a dedicated party member. She called him a loyal Cabinet minister who served his country well.
Amweelo fought for Namibian independence as a freedom fighter. He spent several years living outside the country during the liberation struggle. The former minister earned a doctorate degree specializing in technical science of transport. His education helped him serve effectively as works and transport minister. Amweelo brought knowledge and expertise to his government position.
Shaningwa remembered Amweelo as someone people could easily talk to and respect. She described him as a person who stayed connected to ordinary citizens. The secretary general said younger party members could learn from his example. Amweelo never changed his commitment to Swapo throughout his life. He contributed valuable ideas to party policies and goals.
The former minister showed strength that others recognized and admired. Shaningwa emphasized how much Amweelo helped shape party direction over many years. She said his work made him a positive model for current Swapo members. The party will remember him as someone who worked hard without giving up. Amweelo set a standard that future leaders can follow.
Amweelo fought for Namibian independence as a freedom fighter. He spent several years living outside the country during the liberation struggle. The former minister earned a doctorate degree specializing in technical science of transport. His education helped him serve effectively as works and transport minister. Amweelo brought knowledge and expertise to his government position.
Shaningwa remembered Amweelo as someone people could easily talk to and respect. She described him as a person who stayed connected to ordinary citizens. The secretary general said younger party members could learn from his example. Amweelo never changed his commitment to Swapo throughout his life. He contributed valuable ideas to party policies and goals.
The former minister showed strength that others recognized and admired. Shaningwa emphasized how much Amweelo helped shape party direction over many years. She said his work made him a positive model for current Swapo members. The party will remember him as someone who worked hard without giving up. Amweelo set a standard that future leaders can follow.
