Jacob Kuhangua

Jacob Kuhangua (1933–?) was a Namibian nationalist and anti-colonial activist who played a key role in the pre-independence movement. He was a founding member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) in 1960 and served as its first Secretary-General. He was a close ally of Sam Nujoma and played a crucial role in mobilizing early nationalist efforts across South West Africa. Kuhangua helped shape the ideological and organizational foundations of the liberation struggle and was one of the first Namibians to petition the United Nations for the country's independence. He later served as a high-ranking administrator in South West Africa prior to Namibia's independence.