Derek von Wissel

Derek von Wissel
Minister of Finance of Swaziland
In office
March 1995 – November 1996
Preceded byIsaac Shabangu
Succeeded byThemba Masuku

Derek von Wissel is a politician and businessman from Swaziland.

His family owned one of the largest retailers on Swaziland.[1] He was the president of the Federation of Swaziland Employers.[2]

Von Wissel was appointed minister of commerce and industry[3] in 1980s[4] until 1988.[5] In 1993 he was elected to the Senate of Swaziland.[6] Von Wissel was appointed Minister of Finance of Swaziland from March 1995 to November 1996.[7] Prior this appointment, he was minister of health.[8][9]

He later worked as a director combating AIDS in Swaziland.[10]

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  2. ^ "UNISWA Research Journal". University of Swaziland. 2006.
  3. ^ "Background Notes, Swaziland". U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division. 1985.
  4. ^ "SWAZILAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 26 November 1983" (PDF). Government of Swaziland.
  5. ^ "Country Report: Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland". The Unit. 1988.
  6. ^ "Swaziland Government Gazette, 8 November 1993" (PDF). Government of Swaziland.
  7. ^ Cuhaj, George S. (2011). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. ISBN 978-1-4402-1584-1.
  8. ^ "Southern Africa Monthly Regional Bulletin". SouthScan Limited. 1995.
  9. ^ "Swaziland Government Gazette 10 March 1995" (PDF). Government of Swaziland.
  10. ^ "Derek was a strong, capable leader - PM". www.times.co.sz. Times Of Swaziland.