SWAPO elects Katjavivi its Chief Whip in NA
By Anna Nakambale

SWAPO Party has elected Professor Peter Katjavivi as its Chief Whip in the National Assembly, and Cde Katjavivi moved quickly to thank the Party for the trust and confidence it has placed in him.

“I accept the responsibility of being the Chief Whip of my Party in this August Assembly,” he said. “In undertaking this responsibility, I will be counting on the support of my SWAPO Party colleagues as well as gaining the goodwill of members of the Opposition.

“I look forward to working with parliamentary colleagues to improve the quality of our work so that we can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Namibia.”

Professor Katjavivi returned to the National Assembly 18 years after he had left the House to become Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, which was being transformed from an education college into a fully-fledged university.

He served in that capacity for several years before he was sent on diplomatic missions as Namibia’s ambassador to several countries in Europe. At UNAM, he was replaced by Professor Lazarus Hangula, the current Vice Chancellor.

Professor Katjavivi’s second last appointment was at the National Planning Commission, NPC, where he served as its Director- General. It was from there that President Hifikepunye Pohamba appointed him to the National Assembly, among the six nominees appoints.