Ephraim Tuhadeleni Nekongo (born 12 December 1982) is a Namibian politician and businessperson who served as Member of Parliament and SWAPO Party Youth League Secretary (2017–2020, 2020-current).[1][2]
Ephraim Nekongo was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly on 12 May 2022 following the resignation of Leon Jooste from the National Assembly.
Education and early life
editNekongo was born in Efidi, Ongwediva, Oshana Region. He attended Valombola Vocational Training Center in Ongwediva where he obtained his Diploma in Office Administration. He furthered his study in China where he obtained a Certificate in Dry Land Agriculture Economy and Certificate in Hotel Management.[2]
Business career
editNekongo is an enterprise farmer. With addition to his primary farming pursuits of horticulture and piggery, he also engaged in poultry, orchard production, and the relatively explored field of aquaculture.[3]
Political battles
editAs Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says the ruling party's youth wing will continue to oppose homosexuality in Namibia.[4]
Legislative Interest [1]
Agriculture
References
edit- ^ Hiveluah, Feni (21 January 2024). "Nekongo defends being SPYL leader at 41". The Namibian. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Nekongo, Ephraim". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Nekongo's potpourri of farming exploits …diversified farming rakes in success for politician". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Sun, Namibian; Kambowe, Kenya (21 February 2024). "Wendelinus bashes 'womaniser' Nekongo for anti-gay stance". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 21 May 2024.