Former Minister of Works and Transport Moses Amweelo has died.

73-year-old Amweelo died last night after battling cancer.

His death was confirmed by family representative Simon Haikwiyu.

Late Amweelo served as the Minister of Works, Transport and Communication from 2000 till 2005.

He was also employed as a Chief Inspector of Occupational Safety in the Ministry of Labour and Transport Coordinator for the Swapo Office at Oshakati.

The former teacher and principal was also a Swapo Party transport coordinator in Angola.