Nujoma to appoint new diplomats

PRESIDENT Sam Nujoma is likely to make changes to his diplomatic team soon, The Namibian has established.

Well-placed sources said one of the Presidents right-hand men and Chief of Protocol, Patrick Nandago, was likely to be posted to Brazil as head of mission.in line for a diplomatic posting is Under Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Kakena Nangula. Nangula, who also served at State House, is tipped to take over as the new High Commissioner to Zimbabwe.She will replace Ndali-Che Kamati, who is earmarked to be posted to London.Nandago’s position as Chief of Protocol is likely to be filled by Ambassador Nickey Nashandi.The above changes could not be confirmed with State House, but sources said Nujoma would announce them soon after the upcoming Swapo extraordinary Congress.Nangula, who also served at State House, is tipped to take over as the new High Commissioner to Zimbabwe.She will replace Ndali-Che Kamati, who is earmarked to be posted to London.Nandago’s position as Chief of Protocol is likely to be filled by Ambassador Nickey Nashandi.The above changes could not be confirmed with State House, but sources said Nujoma would announce them soon after the upcoming Swapo extraordinary Congress.