Peter Mweshihange
Peter Mweshihange (5 May 1930 – 20 March 1998) was a Namibian revolutionary and guerrilla leader, and after Namibian independence, a politician and diplomat. He was the Namibia's first Minister of Defence from 1990 to 1995, and first ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 1996 until his death.
Peter Mweshihange | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador to the People's Republic of China | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Hopelong Uushona Ipinge |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Philemon Malima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1930 Epinga, South West Africa |
| Died | March 20, 1998 (aged 67) Windhoek |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Occupation | Politician and diplomat |
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