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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MEDIA RELEASE THE PRESIDENCY (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) 22 March 2020 WINDHOEK All Media PRESIDENT HAGE G. GEINGOB APPOINTS THE FOLLOWING MINISTERS AND DEPUTY MINISTERS IN THE NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT Pursuant to Article 32 (3)(i)(dd) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency President Hage G. Geingob appoints the following persons as Ministers and Deputy Ministers. MINISTRY MINISTERS DEPUTY MINISTERS 1. MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL Hon Netumbo Nandi- Hon. Jennelly Matundu RELATIONS & COOPERATION Ndaitwah 2. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, Hon. Frans Kapofi Hon. Daniel Kashikola IMMIGRATION, SAFETY & SECURITY 3. MINISTRY OF DEFENSE & VETERANS Hon. Rear Admiral Peter Hon. Hilma Nicanor AFFAIRS Hafeni Vilho 4. MINISTRY OF FINANCE Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi 5. MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIALISATION & Hon. Lucia Iipumbu Hon. Verna Sinimbo TRADE 6. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & Hon. Calle Schlettwein Hon. Ana Shiweda LAND REFORM 7. MINISTRY OF URBAN & RURAL Hon. Erastus Uutoni Hon. Derek Klazen DEVELOPMENT 8. MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL Hon. Kalumbi Shangula Hon. Esther Utjiua SERVICES Muinjangue 9. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS & Hon. Anna Nghipondoka Hon. Faustina Caley CULTURE 10. MINISTRY HIGHER EDUCATION, Hon. Itah Kandjii- TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Murangi 11. MINISTRY OF WORKS & TRANSPORT Hon. John Mutorwa Hon. Veicco Nekundi 12. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, Hon. Pohamba Shifeta FORESTRY & TOURISM 13. MINISTRY OF MINES & ENERGY Hon. Tom Alweendo Hon. Kornelia Shilunga 14. MINISTRY OF FISHERIES & MARINE Hon. Albert Kawana Hon. Sylvia Makgone RESOURCES 15. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Hon. Yvonne Dausab 16. MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INDUSTRIAL Hon. Utoni Nujoma Hon. Hafeni Ndemula RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT CREATION 17. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES Hon. Leon Jooste 18. MINISTRY OF SPORT, YOUTH & Hon. Agnes Tjongarero Hon. Emma Kantema- NATIONAL SERVICE Gaomas 19. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & Hon. Peya Mushelenga Hon. Emma Theofilus COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES PRESIDENCY MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY Hon Christine /Hoebes MINISTER OF GENDER EQUALITY, Hon Doreen Sioka Hon Bernadette Jagger POVERTY ERADICATION & SOCIAL WELFARE Disability Affairs Hon Alexia Manombe-Ncube Marginalised Communities Hon Royal /Ui/o/oo Pursuant to Article 32 (3)(i)(ee) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency President Hage G. Geingob appoints Mr. Festus Mbandeka as Attorney General. Not a Member of Parliament. Pursuant to Article 32 (3)(i)(ff) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency President Hage G. Geingob appoints Mr. Obeth M. Kandjoze as Director General of Planning. Not a Member of Parliament. Pursuant to Article 32 (3)(i)(gg) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency President Hage G. Geingob appoints Mr. Benedictus Likando as Director General of the Intelligence Service. Not a Member of Parliament. President Geingob wishes the appointees well in the execution of their duties. /End ISSUED BY: Dr. Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari Press Secretary Mobile: +264 811281496 Email: [email protected] Follow the Presidency on social media: twitter: @nampresidency and Facebook: @NamibianPresidency .