James Uerikua
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James Unomasa Uerikua (2 August 1982 – 3 April 2026) was a Namibian politician. A member of the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), Uerikua served as the Governor [1][2][3] of Otjozondjupa Region from 2020 to 2025, and served as a member of the National Assembly of Namibia from 2025 until his death in 2026.[4]
Uerikua served in various capacities in the Namibian government.
- 2025–2026: Served as a member of the National Assembly of Namibia [5]
- 2020–2025: Regional Governor: Otjozondjupa Region, Office of the President, Otjiwarongo.
- 2014–2020: Chief Development Planner, office of the Vice President, Windhoek.
- 2012–2014: Principal Development Planner at the Officer of the Office of the Prime Minister.
While serving as Member of Parliament, he was also chairing the Parliamentary committee on International Relations, Defence and Security.
