About Hilma Nicanor
Born 1956. Hilma Nicanor is a Namibian politician and activist.
Hilma Ndinelago Nicanor (born 3 May 1956 in Oshana Region) is a Namibian politician and woman activist. At the age of 18 she joined Swapo and its military wing, the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) to contribute to the fight for Namibian independence. In 2004 she became the Councillor of the Keetmanshoop Urban constituency, and one of two representatives of the ǁKaras Region to the National Council of Namibia, the country's upper house. Since 2011 Nicanor is Namibia's Deputy Minister for Veteran Affairs.
Nicanor completed school in 1974 at Martin Luther High in Okombahe, and was further educated in Bulgaria.
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Who is Hilma Nicanor?
Namibian politician and woman activist
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Hilma Nicanor was born on 3 May 1956 in Oshana Region.
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Hilma Nicanor is a politician and activist.
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