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Dr. Peya Mushelenga
Eloquent, brilliant, brilliant, dynamic and illustrious – these are some of the attributes of the Namibian diplomacy guru, whom Namibia recently lost for eternity. Theo-Ben Gurirab, affectionately known in diplomatic circles by his initials, TBG, was a giant of a man, a savvy diplomat and with unparalleled revolutionary credentials.
Born and raised in Usakos on January 23, 1937 (1938 became the official year of birth when he needed to lower his age for the application of scholarships in exile ), few of his people knew that the young Dururob, his family name, was destined for a greater destiny in life.
at the Augustineum Teacher's College in Okahandja, he leaves for Walvis Bay, where he first works in factories before continuing his teaching career. He worked in the same factory with Eneas Peter Nanyemba, with whom he later served as members of Swapo's central committee and politburo in exile. It is at the factory that TBG, Nanyemba and others have strategized on their contribution to the independence of Namibia.
His days in exile as Swapo's deputy representative at the United Nations and in America from 1964 to 1972, Swapo Permanent Observer at the United Nations From 1972 to 1986, and Swapo Secretary for Foreign Affairs from 1986 to independence, have been put to good use. He was brave and had the intelligence to convince and win people on his side.
As part of Swapo's team of seven negotiators who hired the Western Contact Group comprising the United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany). West), TBG has demonstrated its talent as a seasoned diplomat. He was a skilled negotiator who could cool the boiling temperatures of enraged opponents. He had a peculiar ability to disarm his rivals and turn their blood-swording swords into wavy flowering canes.
At the height of diplomatic campaigns, TBG impressed the world with the logic of his arguments and the way he articulated them as a diplomat par excellence. You would not want it on the opposite side, believe me. If in doubt, ask Pik Botha, former South African ambassador to the UN and later Foreign Minister. At the UN, TBG has often taken control of the sails of its opponents, leaving South African diplomats confused, their sweaty foreign minister, South Africa's wounded allies and the snow New York melting. Oh yes, do not play with the race of Usakos
As Foreign Minister of an independent Namibia, TBG often stole the show in the debates of the General Assembly of the United Nations United. Delegations filled the room to listen to his cleverly crafted speeches, admiring him by emptying the gourd of wisdom before the world parliament.
In peace exercises, TBG was a gold compass that ruled the warring factions lost in the jungle. Riots in a cease-fire and harmony valley
As President of the United Nations General Assembly and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, TBG chaired international summits in as a worthy president, gaining respect from the men and women of the world. It focused on relevant issues affecting the human race and integrated them into the global agenda. He was committed to international peace and security and to bringing hope to those who were in pain and anxiety. TBG was my mentor in my career as a diplomat and inspired my studies in international relations and diplomacy. Since I started as a first year at the university, I have followed with keen interest his first class debates both in the Namibian Parliament and at the UN. During the period when I was chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Economy and President of the National Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), TBG aligned its activities on its programs as President of the National Assembly and President of the IPU.
He kept me under his tutelage and I greatly benefited from his wisdom. Subsequently, and without my knowledge, in March 2010, TBG formally consulted with key stakeholders proposing that I become its deputy to the National Assembly – to be informed that President Pohamba had different plans for me. I will always remain grateful for the keen interest that he has taken in my personal development.
Go well my mentor. ! Gâise! Fig. // Khaba mûgus
* Dr. Peya Mushelenga is the Deputy Minister and Minister of Urban and Rural Development of Namibia.
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