Sibbinda

Sibinda is a settlement in Namibia. It is situated in the Zambezi Region 63 kilometres away from the region's capital, Katima Mulilo. In 2013, it was made the centre of the Sibinda Constituency by the former President of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Sibinda
Settlement
Sibinda is located in Namibia
Sibinda
Sibinda
Location in Namibia
Coordinates: 17°47′0″S 23°49′52″E
Country Namibia
RegionZambezi Region
ConstituencySibinda Constituency
Elevation
3,130.94 ft (954.31 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
  Summer (DST)SAST

Name

The name Sibinda simply means 'Ungovernability' in the Lozi language (Silozi).[1]

Politics

In 2013, Sibinda was made the centre of the new Sibinda Constituency by the former President of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba.[2]

References

  1. Munyaza, Malcolm Lukuta (23 October 2022). Zambezi Names And Definitions. Malcolm Lukuta Munyaza. ASIN B0BK9GKJ13.
  2. Namibian, The. "Caprivi is no more". The Namibian. Retrieved 10 November 2022.


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