Kabbe Constituency

Zambezi Region Constituencies
7 = Kabbe
Zambezi River at the junction of Namibia (top left), Zambia (top), Zimbabwe (bottom right) and Botswana (bottom left)

Kabbe is a constituency in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. Most of the area is situated in the flood area of the Zambezi River. It contains the former German colonial residence of Schuckmannsburg (today Luhonono), as well as several other villages. Its population is 14,979.[1]

In August 2013, Kabbe Constituency lost its eastern part, which became a constituency of its own, namely Kabbe South.

Politics

In the 2004 presidential election, Kabbe voted overwhelmingly for Hifikepunye Pohamba of Swapo party. Pohamba won with 3764 (96%) votes, with Ben Ulenga of the Congress of Democrats receiving 82 (2%) of the Constituency's votes.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Inambao, Chrispin (17 November 2010). "ELECTIONS 2010: Constituency profile for Kabbe". New Era.
  2. ↑ Election results for Kabbe Constituency Electoral Commission of Namibia


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