Edson Isaacks
Edson Isaacks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Namibia | |
| Assumed office 20 March 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edson E. Isaacks 10 July 1973 Windhoek, South West Africa |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | Landless People's Movement |
| Alma mater | University of Namibia |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Educator Farmer Politician |
Edson E. Isaacks (born 10 July 1973) is a Namibian educator, farmer and politician serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Namibia since March 2020. He is the operative secretary of the Landless People's Movement.[1]
Biography
Isaacks was born on 10 July 1973 in Windhoek, South West Africa. He studied at the University of Namibia where he obtained a bachelor's degree in education. He then worked as a teacher and a farmer.
Isaacks joined the Landless People's Movement and was appointed the party's operative secretary, a post similar to any given political party's secretary-general position.[2] He was one of the party's parliamentary candidates for the 2019 general election. He was elected as the party won four seats in parliament. Isaacks took office as a Member of the National Assembly on 20 March 2020.[3][4]
References
- ^ Kahiurika, Ndanki (7 February 2020). "LPM frowns on independent candidates' notion". The Namibian. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Kisting, Denver (8 November 2019). "Ons sal met Swapo afreken, sê LPM". Republikein (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Mogotsi, Khanyiswa (4 December 2019). "Young MPs promise radical change". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "New Parliamentarians sworn in". informante.web.na. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
External links
- "Isaacks, Edson E." Parliament of Namibia. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020.