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Ben Amathila was born on 1 October, 1938 in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, is a Namibian politician. Discover Ben Amathila's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

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Occupation Politician
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 1 October, 1938
Birthday 1 October
Birthplace Walvis Bay, Erongo Region
Nationality Namibia

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His wife is Libertina Amathila

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Ben Amathila Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Amathila worth at the age of 85 years old? Ben Amathila’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Namibia. We have estimated Ben Amathila's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1938

Ben Amathila (born 1 October 1938 in Walvis Bay) is a retired Namibian politician.

1959

Amathila began working towards Namibian independence in 1959 with the forerunner to SWAPO, the Ovamboland People's Organization.

He helped mobilizing support for SWAPO from 1959 until going into exile in 1966.

1969

He then was instrumental in organizing SWAPO's consultative congress at Tanga, Tanzania in 1969.

Shortly afterwards, Amathila became SWAPO's representative in Scandinavia then the movement's Secretary for Economics in Lusaka than Luanda.

Amathila was educated in Okahandja then Tsumeb.

He is married to the first Black Namibian female physician and fellow politician, Libertina Amathila.

He is the owner of a farm near Omaruru, where he plans to spend his retirement.

1990

Amathila served in the government of Namibia with SWAPO from independence in 1990 until his retirement in April 2007.

From 1990 to 1993 he served as Minister of Trade and Industry.

1993

In 1993 he was moved against his will to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and served as minister until 2000.

2000

In 2000, president Sam Nujoma dismissed him from his cabinet post.

2002

Amathila was re-elected to the SWAPO Central Committee at the party's August 2002 congress, placing eighth with 369 votes, and he was again elected to the Central Committee at SWAPO's November 2007 congress.

2007

He retained his seat in the National Assembly until his resignation in 2007, citing concerns with his party.

Internationally, Amathila is a member of the Pan-African Parliament.