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Emil Appolus was born on 10 March, 1935 in Vaalgras, ǁKaras Region, is a Namibian politician (1935–2005). Discover Emil Appolus'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 70 years old?

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Occupation Politician
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 10 March, 1935
Birthday 10 March
Birthplace Vaalgras, ǁKaras Region
Date of death 28 May, 2005
Died Place Keetmanshoop
Nationality Namibia

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1935

Emil Appolus (10 March 1935, in Vaalgras, ǁKaras Region - 28 May 2005, in Keetmanshoop) was a Namibian politician and businessperson.

Living in Cape Town, Appolus was part of early discussions on Namibian independence.

1957

In 1957, Appolus became a founding member of the Ovamboland People's Congress, the forerunner to the current ruling party, SWAPO.

When the OPC merged to create SWANU, Sam Nujoma and Fanuel Kozonguizi were two of the five members of the executive committee.

He authored the first Black newspaper in Namibia, The South West News (Afrikaans Die Suidwes Nuus).

The South West News was later banned for nationalistic content.

1960

After involvement in the 1960-65 Congo Crisis, Appolus ended up in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), where he was deported to Pretoria, South Africa for illegally leaving the country.

After receiving bail, Appolus fled to Bechuanaland (now Botswana) en route to Tanganyika (now Tanzania).

Appolus was the first SWAPO representative in Cairo, an important position for drawing support for national liberation.

1969

In 1969, Appolus was sent to represent SWAPO at the United Nations.

1975

Appolus, along with Andreas Shipanga and others, broke with SWAPO during the 1975-76 Shipanga Rebellion.

Beginning in 1975, he led the Namibia Democratic Party.

1978

Returning to Namibia in 1978, Appolus became an early member of SWAPO-D.

1985

From 1985 to 1989, SWAPO-D was part of a Transitional Government of National Unity and Appolus was a member of the National Assembly.

1989

However, the TNUG and SWAPO-D were unpopular and SWAPO-D did not earn a seat in the first national elections in Namibian history, held in 1989.

Appolus retired from politics following the disbandment of SWAPO-D in 1989.

He became a businessperson and at one time owned a fishing company.

2004

Appolus suffered a stroke in 2004 which physically weakened him.

2005

He died in Keetmanshoop on 28 May 2005 at the age of 70.

He is buried in his home village of Vaalgras.