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Victor Simunja | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Defence | |
| In office 2000–2009 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Minister | Erkki Nghimtina Charles Namoloh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1958 South West Africa |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Namibia |
| Branch/service | PLAN Namibian Army |
| Years of service | 1975–2000 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
Victor Simunja (born 23 March 1958) is a Namibian politician. A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Simunja was appointed to the National Assembly of Namibia in 2000 and served as Deputy Minister of Defense from 2000 to 2009. Simunja rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Namibian Defence Force prior to entering political office.[1] He is a member of the Mafwe ethnic group, indigenous to the Caprivi Strip.
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