President Sam Nujoma Name Clara Bohitile Nationality Namibian Role Namibian Politician | Occupation Politician Political party SWAPO Profession Teacher | |
Born 19 November 1955 (age 68)
Windhoek ( 1955-11-19 ) | ||
Clara Gasebewe Bohitile (born 19 November 1955) is a Namibian businesswoman and former politician.
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Early life and education
Bohitile was born on 19 November 1955 in Windhoek. She attended school at Catholic School in the Old Location, Windhoek's black resident's suburb until the late 1950s. She also schooled at Gunichas Roman Catholic School near Gobabis and at the Catholic High School in Döbra. Bohitile took up Home Economics on tertiary education at Tshiye College and Vista University, both in South Africa.
After graduation Bohitile worked as teacher at Windhoek's Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School. She also started a farming career and became active in politics.
Political career
A member of SWAPO, Bohitile was a member of the 2nd and 3rd National Assemblies from 1995-2005. She also served as the Deputy Minister of Basic Education and Culture from 1995-2005 as well. She re-entered the National Assembly from 2007-2010 when she replaced Ben Amathila, who retired. She is also a member of the SWAPO Central Committee.
Business career
Bohitile is also a prominent commercial farmer as well as politician. In 2006, she was named the Emerging Farmer of the Year by the Namibia Agricultural Union. In September 2010, she made history when she was elected to the board of the MeatCo Namibia. She was the first woman ever chosen to the chair the MeatCo board. Bohitile also served at the board of Windhoek Country Club and Casino.