Aili Venonya
Aili Venonya (1963–2022) was a Namibian politician who served as a regional authority councillor for Moses Garoëb Constituency.[1][2]
Career
Venonya started working as a chef in Kalahari Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia. Her political career began when she was elected as the Swapo section leader in the Moses //Garoeb constituency in 2003. A member of SWAPO party, she served in various positions in Swapo, including district treasurer, information and mobilisation officer and coordinator. She served as a regional authority councillor of the Moses ǁGaroëb Constituency since 2020 until her death in 2022.[3][4]
Venonya was the founder and managing director of Aili Catering and Training Services, which was founded in 2010.[5]
Community work
Venonya was a volunteer at Reach for Recovery volunteer at the Cancer Association of Namibia,[6] a recovery programme supported by breast cancer patients who extend a helping hand and network in the fight against breast cancer.[7] Venonya served as a board member for Ombili Community Centre.[7]
Recognition
She was praised by President Hage Geingob for her contributions to the hospitality sector and the socio-economic development of the Moses ||Garoeb Constituency.[3]
References
- Webdesk (6 January 2023). "Residents want change from new councillor". Namibia News. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "Namibia: Havana Inaccessible After Road Closure ... Baby Dies While Mother Waits for Ambulance". allAfrica.com. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "President Hage Geingob pays tribute to late Aili Venonya | nbc". nbcnews.na. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "Flash flood victims blame Ongos road". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "Aili Catering pleads for land". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "Cancer Associations' update on projects | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "Tributes pour in for late councillor Venonya". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 7 January 2023.