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- ↑ Matthys, Donald. "SWAPO APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO PARLIAMENT". Namibia Economist. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ↑ "Namibian Delegation on a Benchmarking Tour to Uganda". Newvision. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
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