About Rosalia Nghidinwa
Lived 1952 – 2018 (aged 65). Rosalia Nghidinwa was a Namibian politician and minister.
Rosalia Annette Nghidinwa (26 October 1952 – 14 January 2018) was a Namibian politician.
Born in Nkurenkuru, Kavango Region, Nghidinwa joined SWAPO in 1974 at the age of 22. A health worker by profession, Nghidinwa ran several community health centres in the Okavango Region for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN). She represented the ELCIN at the Lutheran World Conference in 1987 and served on the Church's governing council from 1991 to 1996.
Nghidinwa was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the Eagle in 2003. Nghidinwa died in a Windhoek hospital on 14 January 2018 after suffering from cancer.
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Who was Rosalia Nghidinwa?
Namibian politician (1952-2018)
When was Rosalia Nghidinwa born?
Rosalia Nghidinwa was born on 26 October 1952 in Nkurenkuru.
When did Rosalia Nghidinwa die?
Rosalia Nghidinwa died on 15 January 2018 in Windhoek.
What was Rosalia Nghidinwa's occupation?
Rosalia Nghidinwa was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Rosalia Nghidinwa?
Rosalia Nghidinwa was Namibian.
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