Peter Nanyemba | |
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Swapo Secretary of Defence | |
In office 1970–1983 | |
Succeeded by | Peter Mweshihange |
Personal details | |
Born | 1935 Ovamboland, South West Africa |
Died | 1 April 1983 |
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | ![]() |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Profession | Military commander |
Peter Eneas Nanyemba, also known as Ndilimani Lyomukunda Wamupolo (1935–1983), was a commander of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) during the South African Border War. Nanyemba worked as a diplomat, representing SWAPO in Botswana and Tanzania, before he was elected as the party Secretary of Defence in 1970. He played an important role as the chief organizer of PLAN during the beginning stages of the war of independence.[1] Nanyemba is considered a national hero in Namibia.